Armored Skirt (Base) 1485 - 1540

This steel "Armored Skirt (Base)" was created by German artist Konrad Seusenhofer sometime between 1485 and 1540. The skirt is composed of twelve plates, each featuring a decorative pattern of interlacing lines, and is designed to be worn over chain mail armor. It is a striking example of the skill and craftsmanship of European armorers in the Late Gothic period, demonstrating both protective and decorative elements in its design. This piece is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.