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Arm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arm guard with rounded end on the left and open on the right; made of dark grey metal; long and tubular; small loops on top; two indented lines around middle; visible stitching along seam; surface speckled with dark spots; presented on white background. Arm Guard by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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