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Right Vambrace (Arm Defense) from an armor probably made for Count Antonio IV Colalto (1548–1620)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arm defense with a gray color. Two cylindrical sections bent at a 90-degree angle. The top section shorter and wider than the bottom. Both sections have intricate engravings with floral and rope-like patterns. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1580–90
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian, probably Brescia
Dimensions
537 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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