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Vamplate of a Jousting Lance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vamplate of a Jousting Lance by an unknown artist is a circular metal object with a rough edge. The object is dark gray with lighter gray and darker gray patches. A large cylindrical hole is in the center. The object has a slightly concave surface with small holes around the perimeter. A small gap is at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
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