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Indian; Mughal

Shirt of mail (zereh) early eighteenth century

Steel, velvet and gold thread | 99.0 x 181.5 x 7.5 cm (maximum) | RCIN 38031

Ballroom, Sandringham House

Shirt of mail (zereh)

Indian; Mughal

Shirt of mail (zereh) early eighteenth century

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Description

A shirt of mail or zereh composed of small perforated discs of steel connected by other links; padded mauve velvet collar embroidered with gold thread in a scrolling floral pattern extending down breast in two wide bands, opening with ring and cord lacing.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Indian; Mughal
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, velvet and gold thread

mail (metal fabric), steel, gold thread, purple silk, brocade, purple velvet

upholstered, embroidered

Measurements

99.0 x 181.5 x 7.5 cm (maximum)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
costume
protective wear
armour
body armour
surcoats
mail shirts
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Flowering plants

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