Title: Backplate
Object type: Backplate
Date: ca. 1505–10
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist: Probably by Francesco Negroli 
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, died before December 1519
Artist nationality: Italian
Artist role: Armorer
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
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2014
Geography: Country of Origin Milan   Italy      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY