Fragmentary Vambrace (forearm guard)
Culture
Northern Italian
Datelate 1400s–early 1500s
Mediumsteel
Dimensions18 × 11 cm (7 1/16 × 4 5/16 in.), 4.8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.896
DescriptionThe lower edge has a plain outward turn. The rear edge retains half a hinge both top and bottom, while between them, and set a little in from the edge is riveted a fragment of metal which originally held a buckle.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY). Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
