Bidspirit auction | Large Persian Armour Defense, Bazu

Large Persian Armour Defense, Bazu Band or Greave 19th - Persia, 19th century or earlier armoured defense similar in shape, form, and function to a Bazu band or vambrace for the arm defense. However it's unusually almost twice the size of typical Bazu band. When placed on the leg it's almost the exact proportions of a greave which fits over the knee. Pierced to the base with a series of chainmail links and also pierced in several other section. The face embossed with a grotesque face, gold and silver decoration all over including a calligraphic text to the bottom and around the outer perimeter. Size 21” L x 6 3/8” H ex-Beverly Hills CA collection Condition: Some wear