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Arm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The arm guard is made of metal and has a dark gray color with visible signs of wear and tear. The metal is shaped to fit around the arm, with a curved top section and a flat bottom section. A chainmail section is on the left side. The interior is lined with brown leather or fabric. A small white tag is attached to the right side. The background of the image is white. "Arm Guard" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, iron, textile
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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