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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular metal shield titled "Shield" by an unnamed artist. The shield has a wide outer rim with raised rivets around the edge. The outer rim is slightly darker than the inner area. The inner area is also circular and has a series of radiating lines. There are eight diamond-shaped metal pieces on the shield's face. The center has a tuft of black material. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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