The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Pair of Gauntlets Belonging to an Armor of Philip II of Spain

Pair of Gauntlets Belonging to an Armor of Philip II of Spain

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Pair of Gauntlets Belonging to an Armor of Philip II of Spain

Desiderius Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, documented 1513–1579)

Etcher:: Ulrich Holzmann (German, Augsburg, recorded 1535–1562)
Date:: 1546
Culture:: German, Augsburg
Medium:: Steel, etched and gilt
Dimensions:: (each) L. 10 in. (25.5 cm); W. 4¾ in. (12 cm); Wt. left (a) 17 oz. (475 g), right (b) 16 oz. 439 g)
Classification:: Armor Parts
Credit Line:: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number:: 14.25.901a, b

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