Arms & ArmorArmor Parts-Backplateslate 16th–17th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Portions of a Cuirass |
| 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 |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | late 16th–17th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1550 – 1700 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24183