Shield (<i>Adarga</i>)
Red-brown shield with a distinctive kidney-shaped or bean-shaped form. A central coat of arms features a cross dividing four quadrants with distinct designs. A double-headed eagle is on top. Eight decorated sections radiate from the coat of arms. The shield's surface exhibits darker splotches and a dotted border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably mid-18th century
- Medium
- Leather, polychromy
- Culture
- Mexican
- Dimensions
- 600 × 480 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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