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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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