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Set of Four Mirrors

18th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Set of Four Mirrors
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Culture: probably Tibetan
  • Medium: Iron, gold, silver, textile, leather
  • Dimensions: Breastplate and back plate, Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm); side plates, Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9.8 oz. (1638.6 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Cuirasses
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.26
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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