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Portions of a Cuirass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a mannequin torso covered with a brown fabric and adorned with metal pieces resembling parts of a cuirass, the title and artist. The mannequin is brown and has no head or arms. The metal pieces are silver-colored and have a textured, decorative design. The largest piece is round with lines radiating from the center. Smaller pieces are attached to the fabric on either side of the large round piece. Some of the metal pieces have a chainmail-like fringe. The background of the image is beige. The metal pieces appear to be made of metal and have a medieval or historical appearance. The overall appearance suggests a historical or artistic representation of a cuirass.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–17th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, copper alloy, textile
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
573 × 624 px
Museum record:
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