cma-medieval-art: Bishop’s Mantle (Cape), c. 1520-1530, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtChain m
cma-medieval-art: Bishop’s Mantle (Cape), c. 1520-1530, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtChain mail capes known as “bishop’s mantles” were popular with German mercenary foot soldiers between about 1500 and 1550. They were often worn as the only element of armor.Size: Diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Overall: 95.8 cm (37 11/16 in.)Medium: riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collarhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1921.1256 -- source link
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