Besagew
Culture
European
Date1900–1920
Mediumsteel with gilding, iron, brass and modern leather
Dimensions13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.), 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.864.18
ProvenanceEx-collections: Mr. Victor Binder (Copenhagen)
Christie's (London)
Mr. Coureau
unknown location
Mr. S.J. Whawell (England)
Mr. Clarence H. Mackay (Roslyn, L.I.
according to Grancsay notes in the MMA archives Mackay purchased the harness and greaves from Whawell in 1924).
Purchased by Museum on April 1, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for Clarence H. Mackay estate, dealer's no. A-21/107.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
Not on view
