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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden shield titled "Shield" by an unnamed artist. The shield is dark brown with a wavy edge. It has a long vertical oval shape. The shield is decorated with small metal studs arranged in a pattern. There are also larger star-shaped metal pieces arranged in five rows down the center. The background is white with a slight shadow cast by the shield.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, brass
Culture
Sumatran
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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