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Char-aina cuirass (chahar-aina, chahar a’ineh, mirror armor) four or more plates worn over a zirah (shirt of mail) in Persia, India and Central Asia. The armor plates can be rectangular or round, and the two plates worn on the breast and back are considerably larger than those worn at the sides which had recesses for the arms. Char-aina cuirasses were introduced in Persia around the 16th century.

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Maharajah Ranjit Singh, The Lion of the Punjab November 1780 – 27 June was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subcontinent in the early half of the century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, History Of Pakistan, Punjabi Culture, Royal Ontario Museum, Vintage India, Regency Era, Rare Photos, Illustrations, Indian Art
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh Empire after gaining independence from the Afghan Empire, India. Shown wearing a mail hauberk (zirah), helmet (top), arm guards (dastana / bazu band), and holding a sword a shield (dhal) is on the ground.

Chilta hazar masha (coat of a thousand nails). Indian armored clothing made from layers of fabric faced with velvet and studded with numerous small brass nails, which were often gilded. Fabric armor was very popular in India because metal became very hot under the Indian sun. This example has additional armor plates in the chest in the form of a "char-aina" cuirass. Hermitage Museum. Indian Sword, Armor Clothing, Hermitage Museum, Arm Armor, Fantasy, Persian, Weapons, Two By Two, Velvet
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Chilta hazar masha (coat of a thousand nails). Indian armored clothing made from layers of fabric faced with velvet and studded with numerous small brass nails, which were often gilded. Fabric armor was very popular in India because metal became very hot under the Indian sun. This example has additional armor plates in the chest in the form of a "char-aina" cuirass. Hermitage Museum.

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Sikh warrior wearing a char-aina cuirass.

Persian Qajar era char-aina cuirass, very rarely encountered. Wrought of five plates, each cusped at the upper extremity, with hinged edges, the front plates with buckles. Elaborately etched overall with Persian heroes amongst foliage, and broad borders containing Kufic inscriptions and highlighted with silver inlay. First half of the 19th century. Overall height 42 cm. AuctionsImperial.com Ancient Artifacts, Ancient Egypt, Plate Mail, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Muslim Culture, Arm Armor, Ottoman Empire, 16th Century, Weapon
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Persian Qajar era char-aina cuirass, very rarely encountered. Wrought of five plates, each cusped at the upper extremity, with hinged edges, the front plates with buckles. Elaborately etched overall with Persian heroes amongst foliage, and broad borders containing Kufic inscriptions and highlighted with silver inlay. First half of the 19th century. Overall height 42 cm. AuctionsImperial.com

Two sikh warriors, the one on the right is wearing a char-aina cuirass. Guru Gobind Singh, Central Asia, Archery, Soldiers, Mythology, Warriors, Desi, Weapons, Culture
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Two sikh warriors, the one on the right is wearing a char-aina cuirass.

Persian Qajar era char-aina cuirass, very rarely encountered. Wrought of five plates, each cusped at the upper extremity, with hinged edges, the front plates with buckles. Elaborately etched overall with Persian heroes amongst foliage, and broad borders containing Kufic inscriptions and highlighted with silver inlay. First half of the 19th century. Overall height 42 cm. AuctionsImperial.com Plate Mail, Muslim Culture, Ancient Armor, Arm Armor, Character Design Inspiration, Persian, 19th Century, Weapons, Two By Two
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Persian Qajar era char-aina cuirass, very rarely encountered. Wrought of five plates, each cusped at the upper extremity, with hinged edges, the front plates with buckles. Elaborately etched overall with Persian heroes amongst foliage, and broad borders containing Kufic inscriptions and highlighted with silver inlay. First half of the 19th century. Overall height 42 cm. AuctionsImperial.com

A Nihung Warrior, Sikh Kingdom era. Note his ram jangu (matchlock) and tabar (war-axe). Farmer Painting, Lion Live Wallpaper, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Indian Sword, Warriors Wallpaper, Dance Paintings, Lions Live, Historical Art, Mughal Architecture
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A sikh warrior wearing a char-aina cuirass.

A pair of Persian gold-inlaid armour plates (char aina), dated 1783 - Lot detail - Hermann Historica oHG Middle Ages, Middle East, Arm Armor, Central Asia, Islamic Art, Two By Two, Gold, Objects, Auction
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Auction at Hermann Historica oHG presents a fascinating array of objects from antiquity and the Middle Ages - Alain.R.Truong

MUNICH.- This year's Autumn Auction at Hermann Historica oHG in Munich will open on 27 October with the usual wide range of...

Persian char-aina cuirass, 19th century, steel, textile (cotton), pigment, copper alloy leaf, lacquer, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. (proper left, front and side) 2 lbs. 1.9 oz. (961 g); Wt. (proper right, front and side) 2 lbs. 1.9 oz. (961 g); Wt. (back) 1 lb. 14.8 oz. (873.2 g), Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935, Met Museum. Museum Collection, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, 16th Century, Metropolitan Museum, Persian, Samurai, Armour, Two By Two
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Persian char-aina cuirass, 19th century, steel, textile (cotton), pigment, copper alloy leaf, lacquer, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. (proper left, front and side) 2 lbs. 1.9 oz. (961 g); Wt. (proper right, front and side) 2 lbs. 1.9 oz. (961 g); Wt. (back) 1 lb. 14.8 oz. (873.2 g), Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935, Met Museum.

Persian Qajar dynasty char-aina (chahar-aina, chahar a’ineh), 19th century, plate body armor worn over a zirah (shirt of mail) in Persia, India and Central Asia. Acid etched with calligraphy and figures of animals and humans surrounded by arabesque designs. The two plates worn on the breast and back are considerably larger than those worn at the sides which had recesses for the arms. Chahar-aina cuirasses were introduced to Persia in the 16th century. Qajar Dynasty, Body Armor, Silk Road, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, 16th Century, Persian, Weapons, Two By Two
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Persian Qajar dynasty char-aina (chahar-aina, chahar a’ineh), 19th century, plate body armor worn over a zirah (shirt of mail) in Persia, India and Central Asia. Acid etched with calligraphy and figures of animals and humans surrounded by arabesque designs. The two plates worn on the breast and back are considerably larger than those worn at the sides which had recesses for the arms. Chahar-aina cuirasses were introduced to Persia in the 16th century.

Period photos showing rarely seen types of arms and armor in use. Jaipur, Black History Facts, Arm Armor, Indian Artist, European History, New Image, Cool Pictures, Arms, Royal Palace
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Guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, pictured in 1858. The guard of Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, pictured in 1858. Shown wearing various type of Indian armor including char-aina cuirass, dastana / bazu-band arm guards, khula khud helmet and dhal (shield).

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Persian char-aina cuirass.

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Royal Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh,

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A set of a Qajarid helmet , shield , bazuband , Armour and sword - mid 19th century. طقم محارب من العهد القاجاري متكون من الخوذة والترس ودرع المرايا الأربع وواقية اليد والسيف - أواسط الثالث عشر الهجري Types Of Armor, Muslim Culture, Ottoman Empire, Central Asia, Autumn Inspiration, Eastern Europe, 16th Century, Persian, Armour
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A set of a Qajarid helmet , shield , bazuband , Armour and sword - mid 19th century. طقم محارب من العهد القاجاري متكون من الخوذة والترس ودرع المرايا الأربع وواقية اليد والسيف - أواسط الثالث عشر الهجري

Indian char-aina cuirass. Indian Sword, Body Armor, Back Plate, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Persian, Weapons, Armour, Cities
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Explore the Royal Collection online, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, and one of the last great European royal collections to remain intact.