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Shirt and Leg Defenses of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shirt and Leg Defenses of Mail by an unknown artist. The image shows a grey and brown shirt made of chainmail with a diamond pattern. The shirt has long sleeves with frayed edges. A large, octagonal metal plate with a gold border is centered on the chest. Two smaller metal plates are on either side of the shirt. A chainmail collar is around the neck. The shirt is on a brown mannequin with a white base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Iron, brass
Culture:
Iranian or Indian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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