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.