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Shirt of Mail and Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown chain mail shirt with long sleeves and a high collar. The shirt has three rectangular metal plates on the chest and abdomen area. Each plate is attached with metal fasteners and appears to be made of a lighter-colored metal. The chain mail is made of small, interlocking metal rings. The shirt is buttoned up the front. The background of the image is white. The artist and title of this piece are "Shirt of Mail and Plate".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
530 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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