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A RARE BORNU CUIRASS ARMOR

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A very seldom-encountered type. Of characteristic form, composed of a series of handwrought steel plates connected by rivets, completely covering the torso and shoulders, with applied brass studs to the reverse and much original finish. With its handwoven and embroidered padded tunic. 17th century or later. Some wear. The Bornu Empire was founded c. 1400 in what is now Northeast Nigeria, and endured until the late 19th century. By the 16th century, strong Arab and Turkish military influence had led to the development of a fearsome, elite plate-armored Bornu cavalry. For quite similar see the example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art arms and armor collection: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/26601 and G. Stone, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor (1934: Portland. Southworth.) p. 69. Height of cuirass 49.7 cm._x000D_
Condition II_x000D_

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A RARE BORNU CUIRASS ARMOR

Name: A RARE BORNU CUIRASS ARMOR
SKU: 34414161
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

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