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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
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