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Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal forearm defense, labeled as Vambrace, made from gray metal with visible signs of wear and tear, exhibiting spots of discoloration and small holes, one large hole on right side, several small metal pieces protruding from it, background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450–70
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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