Ⓐ 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 a series of narrow rectangular panels divided by slender ribs with foliate terminals, an ellipse over the wrist, and a further arrangement of panels beneath, the border reinforced with a scalloped frieze, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer (both plates worn), and with its mail hand-defence of riveted links (losses)
31.0 cm; 12 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 a series of narrow rectangular panels divided by slender ribs with foliate terminals, an ellipse over the wrist, and a further arrangement of panels beneath, the border reinforced with a scalloped frieze, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer (both plates worn), and with its mail hand-defence of riveted links (losses)
31.0 cm; 12 ¼ in
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
