Pair of Vambraces (Arm Defenses) from a Costume Armor
Object type: Pair 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: As mounted with top lames (29.158.363a, b), right: H. 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm); W. 14 1/8 in. (35.8 cm); D. 11 3/8 in. (29 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 4.95 oz. (3315 g); left: H. 25 1/8 in. (64 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31 cm); D. 13 in. (33.2 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 2.45 oz. (3244 g)
Classification: Armor Parts
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness Fund, 1926
Accession year: 1926