Backplate
Object type: Backplate
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist: Francesco Negroli
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, died before December 1519
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: ca. 1505–10
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 19 3/8 in. (49.3 cm); W. 15 1/4 in. (39 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. (17.3 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 6 oz. (2461 g)
Classification: Armor Parts-Backplates
Geography:  Milan     
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2014
Accession year: 2014