Hauberk

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a short-sleeved, dark-colored, chain mail shirt known as a Hauberk by artist unknown. The shirt has a high, rounded collar and is made up of small, interlocking metal rings that form a mesh pattern. The sleeves are short, reaching just above the elbow, and the bottom hem is slightly flared. The shirt appears to be knee-length, with a straight cut at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The shirt is displayed flat, with no visible fastenings or closures. The metal rings are densely packed and have a uniform texture.