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Vambrace: HEN.M.136B-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

The pazipent is formed of two plates, both gutter shaped, the outer ending in a point at the elbow. The edges are plain, bordered with lining holes. The exterior is fluted with narrow flutes, with bands of engraved punched and gilt foliage down the centre and round the edges. The plates are joined by two hinges at the top and by three straps and buckles at the bottom. Attached to the inner plate by three rows of riveted mail is the cuff plate of a Maximilian gauntlet (HEN.M.136A-1933). This comprises a short cuff, four articulating lames to a metacarpal plate, a knuckle plate with a gilt and roped ridge, and five finger plates Each plate is embossed with narrow flutes. At the edges are applied roped borders of gilt copped alloy. Attached to the metacarpal plate by a gilt hinge is the main plate of the thumb defence. The exterior is black from the hammer. At the point of the elbow is a leather loop, probably for suspension.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 955 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

1500 - 1580

Note

This fine and very unusual piece is made up from a mitten gauntlet, made in Germany in the early 16th century and decorated with very characteristic fluting, which has been attached to a Persian vambrace to protect the lower arm and elbow. Just when this was done is impossible to be certain but probably in the 19th or early 20th century.

Components of the work

Pazipent Diameter 115 mm Length 371 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.136B-1933
Primary reference Number: 162522
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 April 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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