Ⓐ A SOUTH INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Ⓐ A SOUTH INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
of broad construction, formed of a faceted tapering gutter-shaped main plate chiselled with a scale design over the upper portion with foliage behind, embossed with a small ellipse enclosed by foliage over the wrist, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer, with pierced edges for a lining and a mail hand-defence
34.0 cm; 13 3/8 in
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
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Ⓐ A SOUTH INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
of broad construction, formed of a faceted tapering gutter-shaped main plate chiselled with a scale design over the upper portion with foliage behind, embossed with a small ellipse enclosed by foliage over the wrist, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer, with pierced edges for a lining and a mail hand-defence
34.0 cm; 13 3/8 in
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
