Exquisitely engraved with the most delightful animal and floral patterns, this set of knee-guards are an excellent example of Mughal weaponry. A beautiful, thin border adorns the top and bottom rims. The central band contains cursive cartouches within which are engraved human figures and a pair of birds alternatively. Even in this tiny space, the human figure has been rendered with immense detail and realism. Floral and foliage motifs complete the background behind the human figures as well as the set of perching birds. More floral motifs embellish the arm guard within geometrically designed spaces. Traces of gold damascening work are visible on both antiquities. It is interesting to introspect how an object of immense violence was in fact adorned with the most delicately engraved life forms. 

Such antiquities highlight excellent design capabilities in which objects were created not only to be highly functional but extremely beautiful as well. It illustrates the advancement in metallurgy as well as the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetics of the Mughals. It is important to underline that a weapon was also a crucial indicator of the status and social positioning of its owner. The more ornamented the weapon, the higher the social positioning of its owner. Not only were arms adorned to aid the warrior on the battlefield, but also to act as a badge of honour that dictated the stature of the soldier in the larger community.