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Fragment of chainmail armor

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Description

Fragment of heavily corroded chainmail armor. It forms a dense mass made up of thin interlinked rings tightly entangled with one another. Dark gray and black tones prevail, with bright orange and brown hues resulting from corrosion (rust).
Dating: 17th-18th centuries
Material: metal
Technique: handmade
Dimensions: height - 8 cm, width - 14 cm

Category: Archaeology
Material: Metal
Technique: Braiding, Processing
Theme: Archaeology

Condition

heavy corrosion, deformation

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