Flag of IranArms & ArmorArmor Parts-Cuirassesfirst half 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleCuirass (Chair-a'ina)
MediumSteel, copper alloy, textile (velvet)
DimensionsH. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); W. laid flat 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm); D. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 10 lb. 13.6 oz. (4921.5 g)
ClassificationArmor Parts-Cuirasses
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datefirst half 19th century
Credit LineGift of William B. Osgood Field, 1949
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIranian
Date Range1800 – 1850