Set of Saddle Steels. Culture: Italian. Dimensions: 27.159.14a; H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Wt. 9 oz. (255.1 g); 27.159.14b; H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 7.7 oz. (218.3 g); 27.159.14c; H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 6.3 oz. (178.6 g); 27.159.14d; H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 13.6 oz. (385.6 g); 27.159.14e; H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 13.1 oz. (371.4 g). Date: ca. 1550 to 1575.This complete set of saddle steels is part of an unusually large armor garniture (acc. no. 27.159.1) from the armory of the Dos Aguas family in Valencia, Spain. The saddle tree and its embroidered velvet cover were made in the early 20th century, based on 16th century examples. The garniture contains pieces for use in battle and for the tilt in both the Italian and German fashions. The tilt was a tournament fought on horseback between two opponents armed with lances and separated by a lengthwise barrier.The ar