Proper Right Greave
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Proper Right Greave

TitleProper Right Greave
Datec. 1560–1580 16th century
Mediumsteel, leather straps, brass rivets
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginSouth Germany, 16th century South Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineProper Right Greave, c. 1560–1580. South Germany, 16th century. Steel, leather straps, brass rivets; overall: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1511.l
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Proper Right Greave” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1560–1580. It is executed in steel, leather straps, brass rivets 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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