Mail Shirt, dated A.H. 1232/A.D. 1816–17), Indian or Iranian, Iron, copper alloys, leather, as mounted, H. approx. 30 in. (76.2 cm); as mounted, W. approx. 21 in. (53.5 cm); laid flat, L. 34 in. (86.3 cm); laid flat, W. 78 3/4 in. (200 cm), Mail, 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
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Mail Shirt, dated .H, 1232/.D, 1816–17, Indian, Iranian, Iron, copper alloys, leather, mounted, H, approx, 30, 76.2 cm, W, 21, 53.5, laid flat, L, 34, 86.3, 78 3/4, 200, Mail, shirt, primarily, steel rings, inscription interwoven, brass, includes, Prayer, Ali, times, danger, designed, provide spiritual, well, physical protection
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