Mail Shirt

Unknown

dated A.H. 1232/1816–17 CE · Iron, copper alloys, leather · Arms and Armor

The shirt is made primarily of steel rings with an in inscription interwoven in brass and copper rings. It includes the "Prayer to Ali," which was often used in times of danger. The shirt is therefore designed to provide spiritual as well as physical protection.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated A.H. 1232/1816–17 CE

Medium

Iron, copper alloys, leather

Culture

Indian or Iranian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935