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Arm Defense for Right Arm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arm Defense for Right Arm by Master Gottfried von Berlichingen Two metal pieces of armor, one larger than the other, on a white background. The larger piece has a conical top and is made up of several curved sections that taper down to a smaller, rounded end. It is positioned on the left at an angle, with the top pointing up and to the left. The surface is scratched and pitted. There are two bands of gold around two joints. The smaller piece is oval shaped with a flower-shaped protrusion on one side. It has a strap and buckle on the bottom. Its surface is also scratched and pitted with a band of gold around the edge.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1530
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
German, probably Augsburg
Dimensions
515 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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