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Part of a Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a cylindrical piece of armor, made of metal. The top edge of the object is jagged and uneven. Two rectangular holes are on the top portion; one is on the left and the other on the right. The surface of the object is gray with black spots and patches. There are several irregular holes of various sizes on the surface. The object tapers slightly towards the bottom. The bottom edge is intact and smooth. The background is plain and light gray. The object appears to be a Part of a Forearm Defense, also known as a Vambrace.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450–70
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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