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Standing Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular shield with rounded corners and a metal loop at the top. The shield features a silver wheel design with eight spokes and a central circle, accompanied by six rivets around the wheel, three on each side. The shield's surface exhibits signs of wear and tear, including scratches, scuffs, and faded areas revealing a lighter red color underneath. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Standing Shield" by the artist Donald Lipski.

Artwork Details

Date
probably early 14th century
Medium
Wood, leather, gesso, silver foil, polychromy, iron
Culture
German, Erfurt
Dimensions
414 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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