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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a black outer rim. Black and beige triangles form a pattern. The triangles point inwards on the outer ring. A black starburst design takes up the majority of the object. A small metal circle is centered. The object is titled "Shield" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, polychromy
Culture
Philippine, Moro
Dimensions
599 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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