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Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Upper Arm Defense, or rerebrace, made by an unknown artist, is a piece of armor. The piece consists of two main parts: a top section and a bottom section. The top section is a cylindrical shape, tapering slightly toward the top. The top section is made of metal and has a darker-colored metal piece attached to the back. Rivets are used to attach the top and bottom sections. The bottom section is shaped to cover the lower arm and has a curved shape on the outer side. The curved shape has a bulbous form with three raised sections. The entire piece is made of metal and has a gray color with darker spots. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1425–50, with later restorations
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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