Arms & ArmorMailca. 1880Fragment of Mail is a mail of Syrian origin created in ca. 1880 using steel — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel |
| Classification | |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923 |
| Date | ca. 1880 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Syrian culture. The estimated date range is 1855 – 1905.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of Mail?
Fragment of Mail is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of Mail created?
Fragment of Mail dates to ca. 1880.
What material is Fragment of Mail made from?
Fragment of Mail is crafted from steel.
Is Fragment of Mail in the public domain?
Fragment of Mail is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026