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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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