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Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal forearm defense with a cylindrical cuff at the bottom, a widened middle section to cover the forearm and a top section shaped like a partial cylinder which covers the back of the arm and extends to the elbow. The metal surface appears weathered with a white-gray patina and black speckles. A large oval section protects the outside of the forearm. The object is titled "Forearm Defense (Vambrace)".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450–70
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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