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1927.24.5

Ivory bracer for protecting archer's wrist. With incised curvilinear design, infilled in black, surrounding a central plain area. [LM 21/2/2007]

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1927.24.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ivory bracer for protecting archer's wrist. With incised curvilinear design, infilled in black, surrounding a central plain area. [LM 21/2/2007]
Long description
Ivory bracer for protecting archer's wrist. With incised curvilinear design, infilled in black, surrounding a central plain area. Inscribed '1565'. Four perforations for attachment to arm, and two additional rows of perforations. A piece of velvet has been glued to the inner surface. [LM 21/2/2007]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Amiens
Cultural groups
French
Person
Field collector Charles James Longman
PRM source Charles James Longman
Date / Period
Date made: 1565
Date collected
By 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Elephant Tooth Ivory Animal, Material Pigment, Material Velvet Textile, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Length: max 190 mm, Width: max 71 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1927.24.5 Other numbers: 1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Archery Accessory, Wristguard

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