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Outer Plate of a Forearm Defense (Vambrace)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece, likely silver or gray in color. The piece consists of two main parts: a larger upper section and a smaller lower section. The upper section is shaped to fit the elbow, with a more angular and bent design. It has multiple plates or sections that overlap. There are several rivets visible on the surface. The lower section is tubular and cylindrical in shape, narrower in diameter than the upper section. It features a decoration or emblem near the bottom. A small metal protrusion or strap extends from the side. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1445–1450, with later restorations
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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