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Left-Hand Duelling Gauntlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Left-Hand Duelling Gauntlet by Hans Stopler. A metal gauntlet for the left hand made of silver and gold. Shiny metallic surface with darker metallic tones in places. Four fingers and a thumb section. Gold-colored material between fingers. Wrist portion smooth and rounded. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550–75
Medium:
Steel, leather, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 517 px
Museum record:
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