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Sleeve of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sleeve of Mail by Unknown Artist. The image shows a dark gray, woven metal sleeve. The sleeve is positioned on a black stand and angled to the right. It has a textured, woven appearance. The sleeve is short and has a frayed end on the right. A small circular gold piece is attached to the left side of the sleeve. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy
Culture:
German, Saxony
Dimensions:
525 × 624 px
Museum record:
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