Cuirass
Flag of IranArms & ArmorArmor Parts-Cuirasseslate 18th–early 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleCuirass
MediumLeather, lacquer, pigment, iron, copper alloy, gold
Dimensionsof breastplate H. 14 in. (35.6 cm); of backplate H. 15 3/16 in. (38.5 cm); of sideplates H. 11 in. (28 cm); of whole cuirass W. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); of whole cuirass D. 10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm); of whole cuirass Wt. 7 lb. 14 oz. (3566 g)
ClassificationArmor Parts-Cuirasses
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datelate 18th–early 19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIranian
Date Range1750 – 1850