Pair of Arm Guards
Pair of Arm Guards by Artist. Two silver arm guards with green and gold designs on top. The arm guards are long and curved, with a rounded end. They are made of metal, possibly steel or silver, and have a worn, aged appearance. The top portion is covered in green fabric or leather with gold embellishments. The gold embellishments form intricate patterns. There are small metal straps and clasps on the arm guards. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Steel, gold, velvet, textile, copper alloy
- Culture:
- Indian, probably Sikh
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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