Two chahar-aina armor plates, India, probably Lahore, late 18th - early 19th century Made of steel with gold-inlaid "koftgari" decoration, slightly domed rectangular in shape, the smaller with a notch on one side, each with its own flowered attachment. The decoration is concentrated around the rim with a frieze of rinceaux garnished with rosettes and bifid palmettes, and friezes of star-shaped squares on either side. 24.8 x 18.9 cm and 29.9 x 22.7 cm Oxidation, rust, some deformations, accidents and small chips. Two Pieces of a Mirror Armour Chahar-aina, India, probably Lahore, late 18th-early 19th century