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Gothic Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand
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The forging of steel, a very hard material, into precisely fitted, interconnected plates was a task that required great skill and patience. The elements of a suit were never riveted directly together which would make them inflexible. Instead they slightly overlapped and were attached by different types of rivets.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 15th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1490 |
| Culture / Origin | South Germany or Austria (Innsbruck), late 15th Century |
| Medium | steel |
| Dimensions | Overall: 32 x 9.5 cm (12 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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