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Collar of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Collar of Mail by an unknown artist. Gray chainmail garment resembling a thong or briefs. Chainmail made of small silver rings. The garment has a wide waistband and a small silver clasp at the front. The chainmail is dense and uniform. The background is light gray. The garment is laid flat with the front facing up.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, copper alloy (latten), iron
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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