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Forearm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal forearm guard with a dark, weathered finish. Rounded top edge, scalloped edge along the perimeter. Central diamond-shaped motif, flanked by three vertical lines with diamond-shaped and teardrop-shaped patterns. Small notches on the left side. The object is likely made of metal.

Artwork details

Date:
possibly 15th–16th century
Medium:
Leather, iron, pigments
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
431 × 624 px
Museum record:
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