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Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal piece with a curved top edge and straight bottom edge, slightly wider at top than bottom. The piece is made of silver-colored metal with visible signs of wear and tear, including dark spots and discoloration throughout. A small circular indentation is located at the bottom center, accompanied by a short metal tab extending downwards. The background is a plain light gray color. Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace) by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1430–40
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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