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Collar of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Collar of Mail by Unknown Artist. Black and white image of a U-shaped piece of chainmail. The chainmail is made up of many small, interlocking metal rings that are densely packed together, forming a thick layer. The top of the piece is wider than the bottom, with the two ends angled slightly towards the top. The left and right sides are symmetrical. The background is light grey. There are two small labels at the bottom, one on either side. The label on the right appears to say "THE ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM". The chainmail appears to be laid flat on a surface. The image is in black and white. The overall shape resembles a wide, inverted V or a U-shape. The metal rings are circular and smooth. The piece has a small clasp on the right side near the top.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, iron
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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