Gauntlet for the Right Hand
The gauntlet for the right hand is a metallic piece of armor with a light gray color and darker gray spots. The top portion is a long, narrow cylinder with a rounded top edge featuring 7 visible holes for rivets or screws. The bottom portion is flared and shaped to fit the wrist and back of the hand, with a protrusion on the right side to cover the thumb. The surface exhibits a worn, weathered appearance with scattered darker spots.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1450–60
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- Italian, probably Milan
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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