Gauntlet for the Left Hand 1532 - 1582

"Gauntlet for the Left Hand" is a 16th-century piece of armor made by German craftsman Jörg Sigman. The gauntlet is composed of steel and features elaborate gold detailing. The piece is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The gauntlet's articulated fingers are indicative of 16th-century armor design, which emphasized both protection and dexterity. The intricate detailing on the gauntlet, such as the gold leaf, likely served both aesthetic and symbolic purposes, reflecting the owner's wealth and social standing.