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Gauntlet for the Left Hand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gauntlet for the Left Hand by an unknown artist shows a metal piece with a pitted surface, likely made of steel or iron, with visible dents and discoloration. The object is shaped like a left-hand gauntlet, with a cuff at the wrist area and a curved shape to fit around the thumb and fingers. The metal is dark gray with small pits and spots throughout. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450–60
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 458 px
Museum record:
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