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Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arm guard, curved and tapered, wider at top than bottom, made of gray, weathered metal with darker speckles; three rivets down center, additional rivets around edge; smooth, rounded surface with visible signs of wear. Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace) by.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1430–40
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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