Backplate of a Korazin (torso armor)
Culture
Ottoman
(in part)
Date16th century, with modern restorations
Mediumiron and leather
DimensionsMeasurements with leather lining: 48 × 50 cm (18 7/8 × 19 11/16 in.), 4 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsThe 7th plate down in the center row of lamellae bears the tamga.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.865.2.1
DescriptionShoulders are for a "pot lid" armor, with triangle embossed on back and side plates. Backplates from another armor. The center row has one decorated plate each at top and bottom, in a typical Ottoman style. Mail mostly of butted links, with some riveted or solid. Leather is modern, a number of the plates and most of the mail appears modern. The side plates of the back are modern. There are riveted repairs on some of the lamellae.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.
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