Nuossu Lacquered Arm Guard

Date: 19th century
Country of origin: China
Material: lacquered wood with leather band
Dimensions: L: 11 3/4” x 5 1/4”
Description: Lacquered wood arm guard from the Nuossu (Lolo) people of Sichuan. The Nuossu are of Tibetan stock and immigrated to Southern China in approximately the 16th century. They are known for their beautiful lacquered work.