Breastplate from a Set of "Four Mirrors" (me long bzhi)
Artwork Details
- Title: Breastplate from a Set of "Four Mirrors" (me long bzhi)
- Date: 15th–17th century
- Culture: possibly Mongolian or Central Asian
- Medium: Iron, gold, silver, leather
- Dimensions: Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.3 oz. (802.3 g)
- Classification: Armor Parts-Breastplates
- Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Funds from Various Donors, 2002
- Object Number: 2002.499
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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Mongolian or Tibetan
12th–14th century
Mongolian
15th–17th century
Mongolian or Tibetan
16th–17th century
Mongolian or Tibetan
16th–17th century
possibly Mongolian or Chinese
13th–15th century
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