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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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