An Indian cuirass, Deccan, 16th/17th century Corresponding ridged breast- and backplate made of wootz Damascus with fine anatomical markings. Riveted, pin-fastened closures at sides and shoulders. Riveted reinforcements along the lower edge, on the neckline and around the gussets, short neck guard on the backplate (reinforcements around the left gusset of backplate missing). Armoury inscription of the Nizam of Hyderabad on the left upper part of the breastplate with the date "1192" (=1778) and the number "55" inscribed on the opposite part of the, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 17th, breast, century, cuirass, deccan, indian, ridged