European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Elements of an Armor Garniture, including Exchange Burgonet (helmet) and Shield Made in Augsburg, Germany, Europec. 1560 Artist/maker unknown, German Etched and partially blackened and gilded steel; brass; leather; textiles replaced * Gallery 247, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-13 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelAn armor garniture is a complete suit of armor with a set of exchange elements designed to adapt the basic unit to different uses, such as tournament or battle. The consummate etched decoration of this garniture, with a variety of animals enclosed in a strapwork design, is characteristic of a series of fine suits of armor made in Augsburg. It is believed to have belonged to the Spanish nobleman Don Sancho de Avila (1523–1583), one of the many foreigners who commissioned armor in Augsburg. The breeches and heraldic tunic are modern substitutions for the lost breastplate and backplate.* 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. |
