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Pair of Arm Guards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Arm Guards by unknown artist. Two black, oblong, curved objects with rounded tops and flat bottoms. The objects are made of a dark, metallic material with a textured surface and an etched floral design. The edges have a gold-colored border that is chipped and worn off in places. There are small, black straps and buckles on the sides of both objects. A small, red and black tag hangs from the right side, connecting the two objects. The objects are standing upright on a white surface, with a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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