Flag of IranArms & ArmorArmor for Horse and Mancomprehensively ca. 1450–1550

Artwork Details

TitleArmor for Man and Horse
MediumSteel, leather
DimensionsWt. of man's armor, 31 lb. 2 oz. (14.12 kg); L. of shaffron 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm); Wt. of shaffron 3 lb. 12 oz. (1694 g); Wt. of horse armor, 71 lb. 15 oz. (32.63 kg)
ClassificationArmor for Horse and Man
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datecomprehensively ca. 1450–1550
Credit LineArmor for man and horse: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932 Helmet: Rogers Fund, 1904 Shield, Ax, Saddle, Stirrups: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 Crinet: Rogers Fund, 1972
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSyrian, Iranian, and Turkish
Date Range1425 – 1575