Mail Shirt
Flag of TurkeyArms & ArmorMailprobably early 16th century

Artwork Details

TitleMail Shirt
MediumSteel, copper alloy
DimensionsL. 33 1/8 in. (84.0 cm); W. 52 in. (132.0 cm); Wt. 21 lb. 12 oz. (9869 g)
ClassificationMail
DepartmentArms & Armor
Dateprobably early 16th century
Credit LineBequest of Frederick Townsend Martin, 1914
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSyrian or Turkish
Date Range1475 – 1575