Pair of Leg Defenses (Greaves)

Datelate 15th–early 16th century

MediumSteel, iron, silver, gold, tin, leather

DimensionsL. of each 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); W. of each 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. of 36.25.457 1 lb. 6 oz. (637 g); Wt. of 1990.229 1 lb. 10 oz. (737 g)

CultureTurkish, Istanbul (?)

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationArmor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense

Left: Rogers Fund, 1990; right: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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