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Bracer (Archer's Arm Guard)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellowish bracer with a pointed end on the left and a flat edge on the right, featuring engravings on its surface. The engravings depict two scenes with archers. The left scene shows an archer aiming a bow and arrow, accompanied by a dog. The right scene shows an archer aiming a bow and arrow, facing right. A tree and building are featured between the two archers. Two ornate masks are also engraved on the bracer, one on each end. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Dutch
Dimensions
599 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
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