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Portions of a Cuirass

late 16th–17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379
Armors with circular breastplates appeared in the Middle East in the late fifteenth century and were used by the Ottoman heavy cavalry throughout the sixteenth century. This example has plates embossed in high relief lettering with several different verses from the Koran praising God.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portions of a Cuirass
  • Date: late 16th–17th century
  • Culture: Turkish
  • Medium: Steel, iron, copper alloy, textile
  • Dimensions: Breastplate: 14 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (36 x 46 cm); Diam. of center disc (min) 10 7/8 in. (27.61 cm); Diam. of center disc (max) 11 1/8 in. (28.24 cm); Shoulder defense: 4 1/8 x 19 7/8 in. (10.5 x 50.5 cm)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Backplates
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.345
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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