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Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal forearm defense, titled "Forearm Defense (Vambrace)" by an unknown artist. The object is made of weathered metal with a gray color and darker speckles. The shape is tubular and slightly tapered, with a flared top. The top edge is irregularly shaped. The top portion has a black interior with a small circular hole near the top edge and a horizontal red label. There are two metal fasteners on the exterior. The fasteners are positioned vertically along the center of the object. The fasteners each have a number "810" on them. The object has a slight curve to it. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450–70
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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