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Cuirass (Chair-a'ina)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal cuirass with gold inlays. Rectangular shape with top curving into a point. Scalloped edge along the top. Two straps on the sides. Front features 19 oval inlays with Arabic script; one circular inlay. Top features curvilinear pattern with Arabic script in gold. Slightly curved sides. Some surface wear. Placed on a white background. The title of the piece is "Cuirass (Chair-a'ina)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, textile (velvet)
Culture
Iranian
Dimensions
540 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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