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Unknown — A Qajar Cuirass, Persia, late 18th or early 19th Century
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A Qajar Cuirass, Persia, late 18th or early 19th Century

A decorative Persian cuirass from the late 18th or early 19th century, representing Qajar-era military armor and craftsmanship. This protective garment exemplifies the ornamental metalwork traditions of the period.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 82

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Unknown, A Qajar Cuirass, Persia, late 18th or early 19th Century

A decorative Persian cuirass from the late 18th or early 19th century, representing Qajar-era military armor and craftsmanship. This protective garment exemplifies the ornamental metalwork traditions of the period.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Qajar, 19th Century, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Military, Armor, Historical, Persia, Cultural Artifact, 18th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art