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Parts of an armguard (dastana) c.1700
Steel, gold, gilt-copper, velvet | 46.5 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm (maximum) | RCIN 37593
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Portions of an armguard or dastana of blackened steel decorated with an applied openwork border; attached double gauntlet of leather covered in green velvet, studded with gilt copper nails; the back gold damascened with an arabesque floral lozenge.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gold, gilt-copper, velvet
Measurements
46.5 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm (maximum)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Punjab [India]
