Cuirass (<i>Char-aina</i>)
17th–early 18th century

Arms and Armor

Cuirass (<i>Char-aina</i>)

Culture Persian, Safavid

Date 17th–early 18th century

Material / Medium Steel, iron, gold, leather, textile (wool)

Dimensions Breast- and backplates: 11 x 11 in. (28 x 28 cm); side plates: 11 5/8 x 6 1/8 in. (29.5 x 15.5 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 8 oz. (2948 g)

Classification Armor Parts-Cuirasses

Country / Origin Iran

Collection Credit Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935