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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
Museum record:
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