Face Defense of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a head and torso mannequin wearing chainmail. The mannequin head is bald and shiny, with the eyes cast downward and slightly toward the right. The mannequin wears a black shirt with a V-shaped neckline. A silver-colored chainmail piece covers the neck and lower face, with the top edge of the chainmail meeting the mannequin below the eyes. The bottom edge of the chainmail is uneven and extends down to the chest. The background is plain and light-colored. The title of the work is "Face Defense of Mail" by an unknown artist.