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Bridle Gauntlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal gauntlet titled "Bridle Gauntlet" by an unknown artist. The gauntlet is made of silver-colored metal with a weathered appearance, featuring darker spots and marks. It has a curved shape, resembling a tube, with a narrower top that widens towards the bottom. The top section has three horizontal raised bands with rope-like details. There are small rivets along the edges of these bands. A smaller curved piece of metal is attached on the right side, near the bottom. The gauntlet stands on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
423 × 624 px
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