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Mail Hood and One Piece Suit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mail Hood and One Piece Suit by is a full-body armor made of interlocking metal rings. The suit covers the torso, arms, and legs. It has long sleeves and long pants. The metal rings are small and densely packed, forming a mesh-like material. The suit is a brownish-gold color. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel or iron, copper alloy
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
427 × 624 px
Museum record:
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