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Gauntlet for the Left Hand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal piece, specifically a gauntlet for the left hand. The gauntlet is made of silver-colored metal with a rough, speckled appearance. It is composed of two parts: a top portion shaped like a funnel with a flared opening and a narrower base, and a bottom portion that is shorter and wider. The two parts are connected by a thin band. The top portion is positioned on top of the bottom portion, slightly off-center. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. There are small rivets around the top edge of the upper portion. The metal is weathered with dark spots and discoloration throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1430–40
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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