INDO PERSIAN FEMALE WARRIOR CUIRASS , BREST PLATES FRONT & BACK. LIVE SIZE 2 SNAKES , 2 DAGGERS WITH COVERS,QUIVER , SILVER INLAY MILITERY AXE WITH ARABIC CALLIGRAPHT HAND ENGRAVED.

Province : India.

Made : Made of heavy iron , totally hand hammered and chiseled.

Front Cuirass: Two live size embossed snake figs, two twin face cobra head iron figures , 2 daggers with covers and decorated with neckles.

Back Plate : 2 live size embossed snake figs, hand engraved figures of Rani ( queen ) Laxmi bai on horse with sword in hand, Quiver with silver inlay work militery axe .

Measurement : Front plate is about 24.6 x 17 inches high.

Such female cuirass , chest plates were used during war at India between Mughal warrior and Queen of Jhansi state India.The war period was during year 1855 to 1860.

This war is well covered in war history and detailscan be seen on Google site , the link is as below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_of_Jhansi

Reverse of chest plates have heavy cotton and cloth , with cotton belts to tight.

This would be fine addition to your collection , perfect gift or for display.

before Last images of RANI LAXMI BAI, IT FOR REFERANCE ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED IN AUCTION .

Good, age related wear