Backplate of a Korazin (torso armor)
Culture
Turkish
Culture
Ottoman
Date17th century
Mediumembossed iron with copper alloy and fabric braid
Dimensions37 × 43 cm (14 9/16 × 16 15/16 in.), 2 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.870.2
DescriptionVery similar to the frontplate. 2 straps each at R and L flank. Edges trimmed with fabric braid as other components. Mail alternates riveted and solid links. Floral and pointille decoration matches frontplate. Riveted repairs on some of the peripheral plates. Central raised rib at top of upper plate seems to match that on the bottom plate of the shoulders.ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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