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Manifer (Reinforced Left Gauntlet)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal gauntlet with a shiny silver surface featuring decorative etchings. The gauntlet has a cuff that covers the forearm, tapering into a narrower wrist section. Etched designs adorn the cuff and wrist sections, including geometric patterns and floral motifs. A small opening at the end is reinforced with gold along the edges. The gauntlet is titled "Manifer (Reinforced Left Gauntlet)" and attributed to an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550 to 1575
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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