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Bazu Band (Arm Guard)

Culture: Persian

Date: 17th - 18th century

Medium: steel, gold

Dimensions:

Overall: 13 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (33.7 x 11.4 x 7 cm)

Credit Line:Museum Purchase

Object number: 1930.402.1

Richly damascened and chased with archaistic inscriptions, this guard protected the forearm during combat.

In Collection(s)

Arms and Armor