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Cuirass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cuirass by an unknown artist. The image shows a metallic, chest piece of armor. The cuirass is made of metal and has a predominantly silver color with areas of gold. It has a round neckline and no shoulders. The armor is adorned with gold rivets and etched silver lines forming diamond and chevron patterns. The bottom has a wavy edge and appears to be frayed or damaged. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Steel, gold, textile, leather
Culture:
French or Italian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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