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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
Museum record:
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