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Mail Shirt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray chain mail shirt with short sleeves and long pants legs. The garment appears to be a full-body piece made from interlocking metal rings. The sleeves are short, extending to the elbow, and the pants legs are long, reaching down to the ankle. The garment is displayed on a plain background. Title: Mail Shirt. Artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
Possibly Turkish, Istanbul or Iranian
Dimensions:
599 × 579 px
Museum record:
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