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Pair of Mitten Gauntlets

Valentin Siebenbürger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of mitten gauntlets by Valentin Siebenbürger. Two metal armored gloves, likely made of steel, displayed on a gray background. The gauntlets are predominantly silver with gold accents. Each gauntlet has a flared cuff at the top. The main body of the gauntlets is divided into sections by gold lines. The fingers are enclosed together in a single compartment, forming a mitten shape. The gauntlets have a series of small rivets along the edges. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow visible beneath the gauntlets.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1535
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
600 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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