Breastplate from Hussar's Cuirass

Cleveland Museum of Art

The breastplate is made of dark metal, possibly steel or iron, with a curved and ridged design. It has a wide, flat bottom and two curved sides that rise up to form a V-shape at the top. There are several horizontal bands of gold-colored metal inlaid into the breastplate, which are decorated with intricate designs. The breastplate is adorned with gold rivets. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The breastplate is likely from a Hussar's cuirass, a type of armor worn by cavalrymen.