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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
Museum record:
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