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Bazu Band (Arm Guard)

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.
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