European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Armor for use in the Tilt (Ballienrennen) Made in Saxony, Germany, Europec. 1575 Artist/maker unknown, German, Saxon Steel; leather (replaced); textiles * Gallery 247, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-32 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis armor was part of a large number of suits designed for different forms of the joust. The suits were commissioned by Prince Elector Augustus of Saxony (ruled 1553 to 1586) for members of his court. The spike on the left side of the chest was used to adjust the grand guard (metal shield) against the breastplate. Social Tags [?]1500's [x] armor [x] european [x] germany [x] knight [x] red [x] saxony [x] steel [x] tilting [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. |
