Shirt of Mail and Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shirt of Mail and Plate by consists of a long-sleeved, knee-length garment. The top portion is made of interlocking metal rings in a dark silver color. The middle section features two large, rectangular metal plates with a design consisting of squares arranged in rows. These plates are fastened together with gold-colored rivets. A smaller, cylindrical metal piece is attached to the right side. The sleeves are made of the same interlocking metal rings as the top, with a fringe-like edge at the ends. The garment is displayed on a black mannequin with no head or limbs, set against a plain gray background.