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Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown leather shield with curved top, pointed at the right and curved inward at the left with a handle-like protrusion; painted floral design in shades of brown, gold, blue, and red; a woman in gold clothing pictured in center.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Wood, canvas, leather, gesso, silver, polychromy, iron
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
589 × 625 px
Museum record:
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