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Gothic Breastplate
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This elegantly constructed breastplate consists of two primary plates of steel fastened at center by a rivet. The lower plate is embellished with a border of embossed flutes that converge upward and terminate in a fleur-de-lys. The pair of rivet holes in the upper right breast accommodated a lance rest, now lost.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 15th century |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1400s |
| Culture / Origin | South Germany or Austria, Innsbruck, late 15th century |
| Medium | steel |
| Dimensions | Overall: 53.2 x 35.2 x 16.3 cm (20 15/16 x 13 7/8 x 6 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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