Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a wooden shield with an irregular shape. The shield has a predominantly light-brown color with darker brown edges. The surface appears cracked. A woman wearing a green dress and a head covering is on the left. She holds a yellow shield with a black horse. A black goat-like creature and another black creature are on the shield; both have yellow accents and red eyes. The background of the shield features various designs, including lines and swirls. The background behind the shield is gray.