Suit of Armor
n.d.
Medium
Decorative Arts
Classification
Decorative Arts
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Given in memory of Eliphalet Fraser Andrews
Accession Number
1916.6.28
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the **Suit of Armor**, a example of decorative arts from the Smithsonian American Art's collection. Crafted an unidentified artisan and dating to an undetermined period (n.d.), this full suit exemplifies the masterful metalworking traditions that transformed functional protection into objects of beauty and prestige. As a piece in the Decorative Arts classification, highlights the intersection of utility and artistry, where helmets, breastplates, and greaves were not only forged for battle but adorned with engravings, embossing, or polishing to symbolize status and craftsmanship. Histor...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –