

Tournament or Cavalry Shield (Targe)
Brown wooden shield resembling the letter 'H', with a black border around the edges, featuring the repeated text 'Io Hart'. The shield has a central design with a sun or moon at the top, a tree, and a diamond-shaped coat of arms. A dragon-like creature with a long tail and wings is positioned on either side. The shield appears old and weathered with visible signs of wear and tear.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 15th century
- Medium
- Wood, leather, gesso, silver, paint
- Culture
- probably Austrian
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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