Cuirass, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Steel, inlaid with gold, H. 14.50 in. (36.8 cm), Arms and Armor, Steel armor, such as this steel cuirass, was frequently inscribed with pious inscriptions and verses from the Qur'an. The inscriptions on this steel cuirass have a talismanic function; they are drawn from sura 98 (Bayyinah, of Clear Proof) and describe God as the God of Light
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Cuirass, 17th century, Attributed, Iran, Steel, inlaid, gold, H, 14.50, 36.8 cm, Arms, Armor, Steel armor, steel cuirass, frequently inscribed, pious inscriptions, verses, Qur', inscriptions, talismanic function, drawn, sura 98, Bayyinah, Clear Proof, describe God, God, Light
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