Artwork preview

Gauntlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Gauntlet by an unknown artist. The item is a curved piece of armor made of dark gray chain mail with a brown leather or fabric lining and exterior. The lining and exterior appear worn and torn in places. The lining and exterior are frayed around the edges. A darker piece of material appears to be a strap or attachment on the left side. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Iron, leather, linen
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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