hourglass gauntlets

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Scope note
Armored gauntlets of hourglass form, popular in the 14th and early 15th centuries, characterized by a short, flared cuff and a back consisting of a single plate embossed to the shape of the knuckles and the base of the thumb.
hourglass gauntlets
Accepted term: 03-Jun-2024