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Part of a Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic gray object, elongated and cylindrical in shape, with a flared end on the right and a narrower end on the left. A raised decorative band encircles the object near the right end. Two small rectangular cutouts are visible on the right side, one near the top and one near the bottom. A hinge is visible on the right side. The object exhibits signs of wear and tear, with darker gray patches and spots scattered across its surface.

Artwork Details

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