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Brayette and Buttock Defense

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray chainmail piece titled "Brayette and Buttock Defense" by an unknown artist. The piece consists of two connected sections: a top part resembling a wide cuff or bracelet with a hollow center and a bottom part that is wider and more rounded. The top section is positioned upright, while the bottom section lies flat. Both parts are made of interwoven metal rings, likely steel, forming a chainmail pattern. The background of the image is light grey with small darker grey speckles. A small text in the lower right corner reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 417 px
Museum record:
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