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Shield (<i>Rotella</i> or <i>Brocchiere</i>) from an Armor Garniture of the Völs-Colonna Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal shield with a silver-gray color. The shield is divided into five sections by lines that meet at the center. The center section is vertical and the other four radiate out from it, separated by slightly curved lines. The shield has a decorative etched border around the edge. There are small rivets around the perimeter. The shield has etched designs on it: four rounded square shapes with curvilinear designs inside, one in each section; and curvilinear etchings in the sections and border. The background of the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570–80
Medium
Steel, copper alloy (brass), leather, horsehair, textile
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
600 × 559 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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