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Shirt of Mail (Zireh)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shirt of Mail (Zireh) made by Artist is a brown, long-sleeved garment with a high neckline. The garment appears to be made of small, interlocking metal rings that are woven together to form a mesh-like fabric. The sleeves are long and slightly flared at the cuffs. There are visible damages and fraying around the edges of the garment, particularly at the hem and cuffs. The garment has a collar that stands up slightly. The background of the image is a light beige color. The garment appears to be laid flat on a surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, textile
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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