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Brayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a piece of chain mail, titled "Brayette". The chain mail is made up of numerous small, interlocking metal rings that are densely packed together. The chain mail is shaped like a triangle with a curved base, with the top two corners pointed and the bottom edge curved. The chain mail appears to be made of dark-colored metal, possibly steel or iron, and has a rough, textured appearance. The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a neutral contrast to the dark chain mail.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 403 px
Museum record:
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