Bazuband (forearm guard)
Culture
Rajasthani
, northwest Indian
Date1700s–early 1800s
Mediumsteel, burlap, gold inlay
Dimensions55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.), 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1024
DescriptionSteel plates identical to WAM 2014.1023. For right arm. Retains mitten of 2 layers of burlap, lightly stitched with red, attached to open end by row of closely spaced nails. The burlap looks to be later than the metal. An approximately 2" long strip of small, butted mail rings remain at nailed end of mitt. Mate to HAM# 3092.6.A.ProvenanceEx collection Angelo Peyron (Florence, Italy). Purchased by the Museum on 6 November 1954, from Savoy Art and Auction Galleries (NYC), part of lot 834 (with 3092.1-3, 5-8). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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