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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
Museum record:
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