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Archer's Arm Guard (Bracer)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal archer's arm guard with etched designs. The guard is shaped like a rounded rectangle with a curved bottom. A figure of a man holding a bow and arrow is etched on the guard. He stands on the right, wearing a loincloth and a halo. A tree branch with leaves and flowers is visible behind him. On the left side of the guard, another figure holds a bow and arrow. The bottom of the guard has an etched design resembling leaves and flowers. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1752
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Belgian
Dimensions:
506 × 624 px
Museum record:
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