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Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal forearm defense, labeled as Vambrace by the artist, primarily gray in color with darker spots and patches, resembling a cylindrical cuff. Two hinges on the left side and a latch on the right. A small metal loop protrudes from the top right. The interior shows a black lining with a rectangular cutout on the right side. The cuff is positioned at an angle, with the opening on the right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450–70
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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