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Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and black decorative horse armor with a semi-circular top edge. Three horizontal rectangular sections with silver trim and rivets. Red tassels hanging from bottom. Two cords on either side. Red and black floral pattern. Metal accents.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–17th century
Medium:
Leather, iron, brass or copper alloy, silver, gold, shellac, pigments, textile, hair (yak)
Culture:
Tibetan or Mongolian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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