PAIR OF MUGHAL BRONZE ARM GUARDS (BAZUBANDS)

Ca. 18th - 19th century AD A pair of arm guards, each with an elongated convex main plate tapering to a pointed upper terminal and fitted with a hinged side plate enclosing the lower forearm. The main plates are densely engraved with scrolling arabesques arranged around large central medallions, with bands of calligraphy across the upper and lower sections. Further foliate and calligraphic ornament decorates the side plates, divided by raised transverse ribs and bordered by scalloped edges. Size: 325-330mm x 120-120mm; Weight: 1.4kg Provenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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