Bracelets (c): A circular sheet of metal with prominent rims

This type can be better regarded as a kind of armour covering the entire forearms, especially when worn by goddesses like Durga and her attendants. The sheet of metal can be either plain or embossed with patterns. The earliest depiction of a plain variety can be seen in the pair of dvarapalikas flanking the shrine cell in the Kotikal-mandapa at Mamallapuram, although its length is comparatively shorter than the one worn by Durga in the Draupadi-ratha (fig. 287). In both the cases the wristlet is in the form of a circular sheet covering the entire forearm with prominent rims at either ends. Among the two female figures depicted in the niche on the eastern wall of the Arjuna-ratha, the lady facing towards north (fig. 288), is shown wearing a similar bracelet, however with the rim portion in the form of three spirals (fig. 535).

Durga (fig. 262) in the Mahishasuramardini cave temple at Mamallapuram, wears in Her eight hands both the spiral like one formed of multiple coils as well as an armour like metallic bracelet having crisscross patterns. In both the types a prominent bejeweled bangle can be seen at the front and end part of the wristlet. A similar one with crisscross designs embossed on it, is worn by Bhudevi (fig. 263 and 536) in the Anantasayi Vishnu panel in the same place.