Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II
| Title | Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II |
|---|---|
| Artist | Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525–1603) |
| Date | c. 1571 16th century |
| Medium | blued, etched, and gilded steel |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Germany, Augsburg Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II, c. 1571. Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525–1603). Blued, etched, and gilded steel. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1888 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II” is a work by Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525–1603), dated c. 1571. It is executed in blued, etched, and gilded steel and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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