Coat of Mail and Plate

Indian

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The embossed silver plaques on the sleeves depict Shiva and his consort, Pārvatī (left), and Krishna dancing with the shepherdess Rādhā (right). These famous pairs of lovers often represent selfless love of god and the transcendence of divine love.

Coat of Mail and Plate, Steel, silver, copper alloy, Indian

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