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

Armorer Antoine van Ghindertaelen

ca. 1500

Not on view

Right Gauntlet and Left Arm Defense for the Netherlandish Joust of Peace, Antoine van Ghindertaelen (Netherlandish, died 1520), Steel, South Netherlandish, Brussels — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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