Foot-Combat Armor of Prince-Elector Christian I of Saxony (reigned 1586–91)

1591·Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy·H. 38 11/16 in. (98.2 cm); Wt. 46 lb. 3 oz. (20.96 kg); helmet Wt. 11 lb. 9 oz. (5245 g)

Gift of Henry Walters, 1927

Catalogue

Year: 1591
Medium: Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 38 11/16 in. (98.2 cm); Wt. 46 lb. 3 oz. (20.96 kg); helmet Wt. 11 lb. 9 oz. (5245 g)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Anton Peffenhauser

Artist

Anton Peffenhauser (German, c. 1525—1603)

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Artist: Anton Peffenhauser
Year: 1591
Medium: Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 38 11/16 in. (98.2 cm); Wt. 46 lb. 3 oz. (20.96 kg); helmet Wt. 11 lb. 9 oz. (5245 g)
Watts ID: WW-1591-160264

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