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Shield (Pavise)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular shield with wavy edges, primarily beige with black border and design. A thick black border surrounds the shield. Inside, a beige background features a black geometric patterned border. Within this border, a central figure: a man in armor with sword raised. He stands on a creature with a long tail. The outer border has a floral design with black text on either side. Top features a geometric design. The shield shows signs of wear and tear. Black text is present along the edges. The shield is titled "Shield (Pavise)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450–75
Medium
Wood, leather, gesso, silver foil, polychromy
Culture
German, Saxon
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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