Tasset Collection

Pikeman's Armor, c.1620-1630 (steel with brass rivets and black paint)
491088 Pikeman's Armor, c.1620-1630 (steel with brass rivets and black paint) ; Helmet - h:38.50 w:26.00 d:23.50 cm Wt: 1.16 kg Breastplate - h:38.70 w:35.60 cm Wt: 2.14 kg Tasset left - h

Asahina Saburo pulling Goro Tokimune's tasset, from the series "Illustrated Tale of... c.1843/47
Asahina Saburo pulling Goro Tokimune's tasset, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Lowest Lame of Long Tasset, Germany, c. 1540 / 60, later altered and reworked
Lowest Lame of Long Tasset, Germany, c. 1540/60, later altered and reworked

Breastplate with Tassets (Thigh Defenses), Germany, 1520-30 with some modern restoration

Pair of Tassets for Light Field Use, Northern Germany, c. 1570. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Tassets for Light Field Use, Northern Germany, c. 1570

Half-suit of armour for the field, c. 1575 (steel)
490897 Half-suit of armour for the field, c.1575 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly from Brescia)

Suit of armour of the time of King James or Charles I. Quilted and stuffed, strengthened with jacked leather and covered with cinnamon coloured silk

Breastplate with Tassets, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530. Creator: Unknown
Breastplate with Tassets, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530

Pair of Tassets of Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500-1558), German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40

Sandstone rock formation and Oeud, Wadi on Tasset Plateau, Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Sandstone rock formation and dunes on Tasset Plateau, Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara desert, North Africa

Sandstone rock formation on Tasset Plateau, Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Sandstone rock formation on Tasset Plateau, Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Sandstone rock formation on Tasset Plateau, Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Woman walking around wonderful rock walls, Tasset, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Giant rock arch in the region of Tasset, 250 km north of Djanet, Southern Algeria, North Africa, Africa

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The tasset, a piece of armor worn to protect the thighs, has a rich history spanning centuries. One notable example is the Lowest Lame of Long Tasset from Germany, dating back to around 1540-60 and later altered for further use. Another impressive find is the Breastplate with Tassets from Germany in the years 1520-30, which underwent modern restoration to preserve its beauty. Moving on to Northern Germany circa 1570, we come across a pair of tassets designed specifically for light field use. The creator remains unknown but their craftsmanship speaks volumes about their skill. In contrast, a half-suit of armor from around 1575 showcases steel's durability and strength during this period. Not limited to just Germany, Augsburg also contributed significantly with its creations like the Breastplate with Tassets dating back to approximately 1530. Its mysterious creator adds an air of intrigue surrounding this remarkable piece. Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500-1558) owned a pair of tassets crafted in Augsburg as well. These pieces hold historical significance as they were once part of his personal collection. Shifting gears away from armor, we venture into Algeria's breathtaking Tassili n Ajjer National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning sandstone rock formations on the Tasset Plateau. This North African wonderland boasts mesmerizing dunes and unique geological features that captivate visitors' hearts. Whether it be through medieval armory or natural wonders in remote corners of Africa, "tasset" encompasses both human ingenuity and nature's awe-inspiring beauty throughout history.