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Arm Defense

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of armor with rounded top, made of vertical metal strips. Two long vertical strips of metal and two shorter strips on sides, with gold-colored decorative borders on edges. The surface appears weathered and tarnished with white and brown discoloration. Two small protrusions on the right side. Hinges on bottom edge. Title: Arm Defense. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century
Medium
Iron, leather, copper alloy, textile
Culture
possibly Tibetan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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