Gorget
Culture
Austrian
, or
Culture
German
Dateearly 1600s
Mediumpainted steel with leather
Dimensions12 × 31 × 24 cm (4 3/4 × 12 3/16 × 9 7/16 in.), 1 lb 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1170.1
DescriptionRearplate altered from almain collar, frontplate associated, possibly restored.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), his number 300 in American Art Association Sale, November 23, 1928. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931.Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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