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SUIT OF ARMOR, ONE OF TWO

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The suit of armor is dark brown in color. It is decorated with allover chased designs, mostly vine scrolls. The suit has a triangular shield bearing two medallions and a name. The suit also has a wooden staff with a pointed end.

Object name:
SUIT OF ARMOR, ONE OF TWO
Made from:
Metal
Made in:
Milan, Italy
Date made:
ca. 1860
Size:
167.6 cm (66 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.261.2
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; NAME in medallion on shield: PAX TIBI MARCE EVANCE LISTA MEUS; in medallion: Marco Barbarigo
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978