Shot-Proof Cuirass (Breastplate and Backplate)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, metal breastplate with gold-colored etchings. Etchings on breastplate form a floral design on bottom, with lines running up center and across top. Etched lines on sides are wavy and form a border. Breastplate has a row of rivets on bottom edge and around neckline. Rivets also line sides. Breastplate and backplate appear to be one piece. Backplate not visible.