‡ AN INDO-PERSIAN ARM DEFENCE (BAZU BAND)

Lot 67

**AN INDO-PERSIAN ARM DEFENCE (BAZU BAND), 19TH CENTURY of characteristic gutter-shaped form, retaining a small number of butted mail links and four buckles for attachment (wrist-plate missing), the interior with red fabric lining, and the outer surface etched with stylised calligraphy enclosing panels of seated figures in traditional garb within a framework of scrolling foliage and animals, all enriched with gold 40.9 cm; 16 in