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Shoulder and Arm Defenses with Left Gauntlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal gauntlet with fingers and thumb, made of silver-colored metal. The gauntlet is composed of multiple articulated sections. Sections are fastened with rivets. Some sections have etched lines. The gauntlet has a large opening for the wrist. The metal is worn, with rust spots visible. The background is gray. The gauntlet is positioned with the palm facing down. The thumb is on the left side. The index finger is on the right side. The gauntlet's surface exhibits signs of wear and tear.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, copper alloy
Culture:
Western European
Dimensions:
600 × 472 px
Museum record:
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