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Arm Guard


Silver, covered with silver-gilt filigree, on red leather case.

Object details

Object type
Brief description
Ethiopia. Silver, covered with silver-gilt filigree, on red leather case. Given by the Secretary of State for India.; Islamic
Physical description
Silver, covered with silver-gilt filigree, on red leather case.
Dimensions
  • Length: 6 1/2in
  • Diameter: 4 1/4in
Object history
Presented to Mr Hormuzd Rassam by Prince Memilek of Shoa.
Historical context
Given by the Secretary of State for India. Received 30 December 1871
Collection
Accession number
1676-1871

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2005
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