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Arm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark grey arm guard titled "Arm Guard" by an unknown artist. Elongated and curved piece with a rounded end on the left. Four small rectangular metal pieces are attached to the top of the curved piece. A black strap extends from the top. The bottom half of the arm guard is rectangular with a folded middle section. Three metal laces are visible on the bottom half. A thin gold design runs along the bottom edge of the curved piece. The arm guard is displayed on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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