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Armored shoes with koftgari decoration

second quarter of the 17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armored shoes with koftgari decoration
  • Date: second quarter of the 17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Golconda
  • Medium: Gilded steel (koftgari)
  • Dimensions: L. 10 1/16 in. (25.5 cm)
    W. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm)
    H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
    Wt. 21.2 oz. (0.6 kg) (pair)
  • Classification: Arms and Armor
  • Credit Line: Private Collection, London
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art