Muscle Cuirass for a Roman Dress

Hans Clerck1672/1672

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

The muscle cuirass was a central part of a Roman Emperor's armour. This brest plate, fashioned for King Karl XI, was made in thin metal and was worn purely for decorative reasons.

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Title: Muscle Cuirass for a Roman Dress
Creator: Hans Clerck
Date Created: 1672/1672
Location Created: Stockholm, Sweden
Subject Keywords: Cuirass, Historicism, Baroque, Tournament
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Livrustkammaren
Medium: Brass

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