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Cuirass (Char-aina)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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