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Standing Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red, rectangular shield with rounded edges, standing vertically. Two black metal prongs protruding from bottom. Large, brown shield emblem on front featuring a face in top center, three horizontal lines on bottom half, and two circular designs on left and right. Numerous small holes across surface. Displayed on a gray background. Standing Shield by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1385–87
Medium
Wood, leather, gesso, silver foil, gold lacquer, polychromy, iron
Culture
German, Erfurt
Dimensions
391 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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