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Forearm Defense (Vambrace) and Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece for the forearm and elbow, made of silver-toned metal with black spots. The piece consists of two parts: - The forearm defense (vambrace) is a long, cylindrical section that tapers slightly towards the bottom. - The elbow defense (couter) is a curved, wide section. Multiple rivets connect overlapping sections. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1425
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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