Hauberk
1400s
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Hauberk, 1400s. European, 15th century. Riveted steel rings; close woven; overall: 110.5 cm (43 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John L. Severance 1916.1552 Mail provided excellent defense against the sword cut, though only limited defense against crushing blows from weapons like the mace or the battle axe.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- riveted steel rings; close woven
- Dimensions
- Overall: 110.5 cm (43 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1552
- Credit Line
- Gift of John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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