Mitten Gauntlet

German, possibly Augsburg

ca. 1520

Not on view

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Title: Mitten Gauntlet
Date: ca. 1520
Geography: possibly Augsburg
Culture: German, possibly Augsburg
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Gauntlets
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.123b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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