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Shirt of Mail and Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shirt of Mail and Plate by Unknown. Metal shirt made of chainmail and plate armor. High, rounded collar. Short sleeves. The top part of the shirt is made of chainmail. A wide band of plate armor covers the chest and abdomen. The plate armor consists of six riveted rectangular plates. The lower part of the shirt is made of chainmail. The background is light gray. The shirt is on a mannequin.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th–16th century
Medium
Steel, iron, silver
Culture
Turkey, possibly Istanbul
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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