Mail Shirt
Flag of IranArms & ArmorMaildated A.H. 1232/A.D. 1816–17)

Artwork Details

TitleMail Shirt
MediumIron, copper alloys, leather
Dimensionsas mounted, H. approx. 30 in. (76.2 cm); as mounted, W. approx. 21 in. (53.5 cm); laid flat, L. 34 in. (86.3 cm); laid flat, W. 78 3/4 in. (200 cm)
ClassificationMail
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datedated A.H. 1232/A.D. 1816–17)
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian or Iranian
Date Range1816 – 1817