TWO GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL ARMOUR PLATES
Qajar Iran, mid to late 19th century

Each of rectangular shape with a gently everted terminal, the front engraved with vegetal meanders interspersed amidst gold-inlaid lobed medallions, one plate with two clasps, the latter with a row of iron links on each side once joined to the main chainmail, each 13.2cm x 3.5cm.