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Arm Defense

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arm Defense by unknown artist. Metallic object resembling a gauntlet or arm guard; made of two pieces joined in the middle; predominantly silver or gray in color; perforated with intricate patterns and holes; stitched edge; oval shape; narrow at the top and wider at the bottom; presented on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Tibetan or Mongolian
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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