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Part of a Left Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece, cylindrical shape, tapering slightly towards bottom, made of silver-colored metal with visible wear and tear, rusted and weathered appearance, small rivets around top edge, hinge on right side, protruding piece on left side, possibly for attachment.

Artwork details

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