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Breastplate

ca. 1530 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Embossed and engraved steel, of 'Maximillian' type with roped borders and a fauld plate with cusped edges

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embossed and engraved steel
Brief description
Embossed and engraved steel, of 'Maximillian' type with roped borders and a fauld plate with cusped edges, German, ca. 1530; Arms and armour
Physical description
Embossed and engraved steel, of 'Maximillian' type with roped borders and a fauld plate with cusped edges
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.2cm (resting)
  • Width: 29.4cm
  • Depth: 16.5cm (resting)
  • Height: 30.2cm (tilted to upright)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr G. H. Ramsbottom, through Art Fund
Collection
Accession number
M.2815-1931

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Record createdMarch 29, 2004
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