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Brayette and Buttock Defense

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The piece, titled "Brayette and Buttock Defense" by an unknown artist, features a black and white image of a chainmail garment. The garment has a wide, triangular top section with a narrow, cylindrical bottom section. The entire piece appears to be made of interlocking metal rings. The background of the image is a light gray color. The garment is positioned centrally in the image. The top section of the garment is wider than it is tall. The bottom section resembles a short tube or cuff. The metal rings that make up the garment are small and uniform. The image is a photograph or scan of the garment against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 496 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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