Breastplate from a Korazin
Culture
Ottoman
Date1500s, with modern restorations
Mediumiron with modern leather
Dimensions42 × 46 cm (16 9/16 × 18 1/8 in.), 3 lb 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsTamga stamped on the top of mainplate.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.865.1
DescriptionSteel, circular type with radiating flutings, traces of leather on attached plates, with modern leather and buckles. Center and top plates look original; the remainder is suspect, especially given the butted mail.ProvenanceAngelo Peyron (Florence, Italy) purchased by the Museum on November 6, 1954 from Savoy Art and Auction Galleries (NYC), sale no. 450, lot no. 832. Price of $105 included HAM#s 3091.1-4 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Southern German
about 1550
