Crinet 1510 - 1560

“Crinet” is a piece of 16th-century armor crafted by the German blacksmith Valentin Siebenbürger between 1510 and 1560. The intricate design features a series of overlapping plates, secured by rivets, that would have protected the wearer’s arm during combat. The Crinet, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrates the high quality of craftsmanship and the intricate detail that was characteristic of armor making in the Renaissance era.