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Shield of Sir John Smythe (1534–1607)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal shield with a rope-like edge. The shield consists of a flat circular body divided into eight triangular sections radiating from the center. The center is covered with a rosette. Each section has a gold and gray design. The designs are symmetrical. The shield has a rope-like edge with small gold circles. The background of the image is white. The shield is attributed to Sir John Smythe.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575–85
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
599 × 601 px
Museum record:
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