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Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace) and Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of armor comprising two connected parts. The top part is a cylindrical section, while the lower part consists of two connected cylindrical sections that form an elbow shape. The armor is made of metal, exhibits a silver-gray color with darker speckles, and appears to have a worn and weathered appearance. The surface features rivets and a small loop at the end of the lower section. The background is a plain light grey color. The title of the piece is "Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace) and Elbow Defense (Couter)".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1430–40
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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