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Left Gauntlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Left Gauntlet by an unknown artist. A metal gauntlet with a back plate covering the back of the hand and fingers, made of dark metal, likely steel or iron, with a worn appearance. The gauntlet features a fluted design where metal ridges run along the fingers. The fingers are covered in rings around each digit. The back plate showcases a decorative etched design featuring symmetrical patterns and shapes. The cuff of the gauntlet features etched patterns. Small rivets along the edges where the back plate meets the palm plate. The fingers are splayed out and pointing up. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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