Cuirass and Tassets (Torso and Hip Defense), ca. 1510–20

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Cuirass and Tassets (Torso and Hip Defense), ca. 1510–20, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, leather, H. 41 1/2 in. ( cm); Wt. 19 lb. 8 oz. (8845 g), Armor, The decoration of this armor is an outstanding example of German figural etching, inspired by contemporary print sources, as it was used to embellish armor. The etching has been attributed to Daniel Hopfer, a noted printmaker and armor etcher

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