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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shield, by an unknown artist, is round with a metal surface that appears to be silver or gray. The shield has a raised edge and is decorated with gold accents. The center features an intricate design with a tree-like pattern surrounded by four circular gold motifs, possibly floral or geometric patterns. The outer edge has a band of gold dots and a wider band of etched metal with a repeating pattern. There are additional etched designs on the shield's surface between the central motifs and the gold-banded edge. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1727
Medium:
Steel, gold, textile (velvet), leather, iron
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
600 × 437 px
Museum record:
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