Shirt of Mail and Plate of Emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1624–58)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shirt made of interlocking metal rings, some parts having a gold-colored plate armor; short sleeves; mannequin. The shirt is primarily composed of dark-colored chain mail. A large, gold-colored plate is visible on the chest and stomach area. The plate has a grid-like pattern. The sleeves are short and made of chain mail. The shirt is displayed on a dark-colored mannequin with no head. The background is light gray.