Matrices, 1220–72, German, Lithographic limestone, 8 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. (22.5 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm), Sculpture-Miniature, The European-style matrices carved on this stone are thought to have been used for the decoration of Crusader gear made of hardened leather (cuir-boille) or gesso. They may have decorated ailettes, small shields worn on the shoulders by Crusaders
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Matrices, 1220–72, German, Lithographic limestone, 8 7/8 x 4 2 1/2, 22.5 10.2 6.4 cm, Sculpture-Miniature, European-style, matrices, carved, stone, thought, decoration, Crusader gear, hardened leather, cuir-boille, gesso, decorated ailettes, small shields, worn, shoulders, Crusaders
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