Cuirass, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Steel, inlaid with gold, H. in. ( cm), Arms and Armor, Steel armor, such

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Cuirass, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Steel, inlaid with gold, H. in. ( cm), Arms and Armor, Steel armor, such as this steel cuirass, was frequently inscribed with pious inscriptions and verses from the Qur'an. The inscriptions on this steel cuirass have a talismanic function; they are drawn from sura 98 (Bayyinah, of Clear Proof) and describe God as the God of Light

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