Chanfron (headpiece for a horse)
Artist/maker unknown, Italian
Geography:
Made in Italy, Europe
Possibly made in Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Date:
c. 1460-1480Medium:
SteelDimensions:
Weight: 1 pounds 14.2 ounces, 1 pounds 14.2 ounces (855 × 855g) 10 5/8 × 3 1/16 × 18 9/16 inches (27 × 7.7 × 47.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1977-167-264Credit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
Made in Italy, Europe
Possibly made in Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Date:
c. 1460-1480Medium:
SteelDimensions:
Weight: 1 pounds 14.2 ounces, 1 pounds 14.2 ounces (855 × 855g) 10 5/8 × 3 1/16 × 18 9/16 inches (27 × 7.7 × 47.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1977-167-264Credit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
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1400's [x] armor [x] chanfron [x] european [x] headpiece [x] horse [x] italy [x] steel [x] tuscany [x]The upper plate is struck three times on its right side with the maker's marks (letters AP in a circular frame forming a cross at the top) of an unknown master armorer.
