Top Lames of Vambraces (Arm Defenses) from a Costume Armor
Object type: Top lames of vambraces (arm defenses) from a costume armor
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Artist: Kolman Helmschmid
Artist bio: German, Augsburg 1471–1532
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: German
Date: ca. 1525
Medium: Steel, copper alloy, gold
Dimensions: Right: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); left: H. 12 5/16 in. (31.3 cm); W. 2 in. (5 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929