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Shirt of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a chain mail shirt titled "Shirt of Mail" by an unknown artist. The shirt is made of interlocking metal rings, forming a mesh pattern. It has long sleeves and a high, ruffled collar made of tan-colored fabric. The shirt is knee-length and appears to be made of steel or iron. The background is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark on the left to light on the right. The shirt is displayed on a white stand.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy (latten), iron, brass
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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