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Hauberk
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A hauberk is a mail shirt commonly extending to mid-thigh. Mail, a type of armor made from interlocking iron or steel rings, was effective at protecting the wearer from the sharp cuts of a sword, and yet was less useful against crushing impacts from blunt weapons. A hauberk would have been worn over an aketon, a padded protective garment.
| Artist / Maker | European, 15th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1400s |
| Culture / Origin | European, 15th century |
| Medium | riveted steel rings |
| Dimensions | Overall: 121.3 x 85.7 cm (47 3/4 x 33 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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