Arms & ArmorMail15th—19th centuryShirt of Mail is a mail of Sudanese; body, German; collar, Persian origin created in 15th—19th century using steel, textile, leather measuring H. 31 1/8 in. (79.0 cm); W. 49 3/16 in. (125.0 cm); W. of… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, textile, leather |
| Dimensions | H. 31 1/8 in. (79.0 cm); W. 49 3/16 in. (125.0 cm); W. of chest 23 3/16 in. (59.0 cm); Diam. (outside) of riveted body links 3/8 in. (9.0 mm); Diam. (inside) of riveted body links 9/32 in. (7.0 mm); Diam. (outside) of solid collar links 1/4 in. (6.0 mm); Diam. (inside) of solid collar links 3/16 in. (4.6 mm); Diam. (outside) of riveted links 1/4 in. (5.7 mm); Diam. (inside) of riveted links 3/16 in. (4.6 mm). |
| Classification | |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 15th—19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sudanese; body, German; collar, Persian culture. The estimated date range is 1401 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shirt of Mail?
Shirt of Mail is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shirt of Mail created?
Shirt of Mail dates to 15th—19th century.
What material is Shirt of Mail made from?
Shirt of Mail is crafted from steel, textile, leather.
Is Shirt of Mail in the public domain?
Shirt 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