INCREDIBLE STUNNING RARE FEMALE CHEST PLATES SNAKE FIGURES
Province : Indian.
Made : Hand forged steel , hand hammered and chiseled engraving.
Dating : Unknown.
Made : Hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled engraving .
Set : Consist of 2 plates front & back.
Back plate : Live size snake figures , engraved figures of female warrior on horse with sword and 2 flying horse figure and at bottom medallion.
Front panel : Two live size snake figures with cobra snake head, entire surface hand engraved with Flower motifs and is decorated with hand chiseled jewelry & neckles figures.
Dagger : Two dagger with bird figure in cover with finely engraved flower motifs.
Measurement: Front plate 24.7 inches x 17 inches and back plate 18.60 inches 21 inches .
The reverse of both plates is quilted with cotton and cloths.
Such or near to similar Female chest plates were used during war at India ,between Mughal warriors and Queen of Jhansi state ( INDIA).The war was led by Queen of JHANSI state India , her name was RANI LAXMI BAI ( photo shown ).
The war period as during 1855 to 1860.

This war is well covered in war history of world, and can be seen on Google at link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_of_Jhansi)
An interesting helmet showing the influence of other cultures.Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th. century. Any condition given as the courtesy to a client is only an opinion and should not be treated as statement of fact.
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This makes this set adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.
Since this unique shield is hand made, there is no exact copy of this available.
This makes this set adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.
This would be fine addition to your collection or perfect gift or display.
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