Left Thigh and Knee Defense
Object type: Left thigh and knee defense
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Landshut
Artist: Wolfgang Grosschedel
Artist bio: German, Landshut, active ca. 1517–62
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: German
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense
Geography:  Landshut     
Credit line: Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, 1922
Accession year: 1922