Ⓐ A SOUTH INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Ⓐ A SOUTH INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
formed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate embossed with an ellipse over the wrist, reinforced scalloped border, and hinged inner plate embossed en suite, pierced around the wrist for a mail hand-defence (worn, losses)
36.0 cm; 14 ¼ 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
formed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate embossed with an ellipse over the wrist, reinforced scalloped border, and hinged inner plate embossed en suite, pierced around the wrist for a mail hand-defence (worn, losses)
36.0 cm; 14 ¼ in
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey