Cuirass (Char-aina)
Gold and brown cuirass with Arabic calligraphy and floral designs, artist not specified, titled 'Cuirass (Char-aina)'. The cuirass has a brown interior and a gold exterior. The gold exterior has a repeating pattern of Arabic calligraphy and floral designs. The cuirass appears to have two sections that are hinged together. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium:
- Steel, gold, textile
- Culture:
- Indian or Iranian
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 600 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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