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Pair of Arm Guards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of arm guards by artist unknown. Red and gold fabric upper section with a white interlocking circle pattern; two straps extend from the right side. Lower section made of metal with gold accents; featuring a gold star-like design on a diamond-shaped background on the left and a similar design on the right; both pieces adorned with gold etchings and borders; three metal straps on the left and a gold buckle on the right; pointed tip at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th—19th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, velvet, textile, copper alloy
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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