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Arm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black arm guard. The arm guard is long and curved, resembling the shape of an arm. It is made of a dark-colored leather or material with a textured pattern. Three metal straps and buckles are visible on the front. Small brass rivets line the edges. A metal loop protrudes from the bottom. The background is white. The artist of the arm guard is unidentified. The title of the arm guard is "Arm Guard".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, brass
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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