A PAIR OF WATERED-STEEL BODY ARMOUR PLATES
ZAND IRAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of convex rectangular shape with thin applied borders and strap hooks, the surface of each decorated with large nasta'liq gold damascened inscription surrounded by scrolling vine in a border of rectangular cartouches containing further nasta'liq inscriptions on scrolling floral ground, palmettes in corners, the backs with original silk padding with floral pattern, converted into sconces
11¼ x 8½in. (28.5 x 21.5cm.) (2)
A PAIR OF WATERED-STEEL BODY ARMOUR PLATES
ZAND IRAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of convex rectangular shape with thin applied borders and strap hooks, the surface of each decorated with large nasta'liq gold damascened inscription surrounded by scrolling vine in a border of rectangular cartouches containing further nasta'liq inscriptions on scrolling floral ground, palmettes in corners, the backs with original silk padding with floral pattern, converted into sconces
11¼ x 8½in. (28.5 x 21.5cm.) (2)
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