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German Gothic Gauntlet for the Left Hand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

German Gothic Gauntlet for the Left Hand by Master of the Wire Drawing. Dark gray metal gauntlet for the left hand. The gauntlet has a fluted design with ridges and grooves. It is shaped to fit the back and fingers of a hand. The fingers are articulated with individual sections. Small rivets are visible along the edges and in between sections. The surface shows signs of wear and aging, with some darker spots. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow. The gauntlet points towards the top right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1480
Medium
Steel
Culture
South German or Austrian
Dimensions
599 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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