Matrices, 1220–72, German, Lithographic limestone, 8 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Sculpture-Miniature, The Europe

---

Matrices, 1220–72, German, Lithographic limestone, 8 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Sculpture-Miniature, The European-style matrices carved on this stone are thought to have been used for the decoration of Crusader gear made of hardened leather (cuir-boille) or gesso. They may have decorated ailettes, small shields worn on the shoulders by Crusaders

---

Size: 5172px × 1870px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1/2, 1220–72, 2, 4, , 7, , , 7/8, 8, ailettes, carved, cm, crusader, crusaders, cuir-boille, decorated, decoration, european-style, gear, german, gesso, hardened, leather, limestone, lithographic, matrices, sculpture-miniature, shields, shoulders, small, stone, thought, worn