European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Burgonet for the Guard of Christian I of Saxony Made in Augsburg, Germany, Europec. 1586-91 Armor made by Anton Peffenhauser, German (active Augsburg), master 1545, 1525 - 1603. Made for the guard of Prince Elector Christian I of Saxony, 1560 - 1591 (ruled 1586 - 1591). Etched and partially blackened and gilded steel; gilded brass; original yellow silk lining; leather (replaced) * Gallery 246, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-129 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis burgonet was made for the guard of Duke Christian I, prince elector of Saxony (ruled 1586 to 1591).Social Tags [?]1500's [x] armor [x] augsburg [x] blackforestandhanover [x] brass [x] etched [x] european [x] germany [x] helmet [x] steel [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
