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Bronze cuirass (breastplate) Greek or Italian, 4th century BC from Ruvo. The muscled cuirass was popular from the 6th century BC onwards. The sections were joined at the shoulders and sides, usually by straps and buckles in addition to hinges with removeable pins.

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Bronze cuirass (breastplate) Greek or Italian, 4th century BC from Ruvo. The muscled cuirass was popular from the 6th century BC onwards. The sections were joined at the shoulders and sides, usually by straps and buckles in addition to hinges with removeable pins.