Right Leg Defense (Greave)

Datelate 15th–early 16th century

MediumSteel, iron, silver, gold, tin, leather

DimensionsL. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz. (637 g)

CultureTurkish, Istanbul (?)

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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