Shield

Black shield with gold, red, and black designs. The shield is round. A red shield with a gold lion is centered. The gold lion faces right. It stands on its hind legs. Its front paws hold a club. A gold vine with red and green leaves surrounds the red shield. The vine has three black tassels. An ornate gold border surrounds the edge. The border contains flowers, leaves, birds, and other animals. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date: first half 17th century
Medium: Wood, leather, lacquer, gold, pigment, gesso, copper alloy, iron
Culture: probably Indian; lacquerwork, Southeast Asian, Thailand or Burma (Myanmar)
Dimensions: 600 × 517 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Shield

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