A Moghul Vambrace (Dastana)

PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY

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A Moghul Vambrace (Dastana)
Probably 17th Century
Of two rounded plates of bright steel hinged on one side, each plate with applied border and cut with chevron designs heightened with two small gold-damascened panels, the outer plate rising to a blunt point, retaining the original buckles and clasps (one incomplete)
16in. (40.7cm.) high

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