

Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace)
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
- View original
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