Cuirassier's Armor: Left Gauntlet

c. 1600–20

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Cuirassier's Armor: Left Gauntlet, c. 1600–20. Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century. Steel (originally blued, now black); leather straps; overall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 2012.37.h When put together, this suit of armor is just over 5-1/2 feet tall.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
steel (originally blued, now black); leather straps
Dimensions
Overall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Proof mark (musket shot) is located on the proper left side of the breastplate
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
2012.37.h
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
210A Armor Court

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