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AN ISLAMIC BAZUBAND ARMGUARD WITH PIERCED DECORATION, C. 19TH CEN. A piece of armor from the Islamic world known as a bazuband, with pierced decoration along the center and engraved patterning along the edges. One buckle is attached to each side. The back of the armguard is affixed with reinforcing metal plates behind the pierced sections. Probably Iran, c. 19th century. Dimensions: L: 14 3/4 in., (37.5 cm.) Condition: Surface lightly pitted throughout, with some spots of oxidation. Overall good condition for age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
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