Right Gauntlet and Left Arm Defense for the Netherlandish Joust of Peace

ca. 1500

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

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Exhibition History

Title: Right Gauntlet and Left Arm Defense for the Netherlandish Joust of Peace
Armorer: Antoine van Ghindertaelen (Netherlandish, died 1520)
Date: ca. 1500
Geography: Brussels
Culture: South Netherlandish, Brussels
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: right gauntlet (a): H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); D. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.6 oz. (951 g); left arm defense (b): H. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 15.6 oz. (4524 g)
Classification: Armor Parts
Credit Line: Collection of Dr. Kenneth Lam and Dr. Vivian Chui
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor