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Locking Gauntlet for the Tournament

about 1525 to 1550
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Locking Gauntlet for the Tournament
  • Date: about 1525 to 1550
  • Geography: possibly Augsburg
  • Culture: German, possibly Augsburg
  • Medium: Steel, leather
  • Dimensions: H. extended 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); H. locked 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 2 oz. (510.3 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Gauntlets
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.896
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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