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Archer's Shield (Pavise)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Archer's Shield (Pavise) has a gray background and is black and white. The shield is tall and rounded at the top. A white stripe runs horizontally across the middle. A small coat of arms is visible at the top. The shield appears to be made of wood and has a decorative pattern on it. The shield has a long, narrow opening down the center. The shield looks old and worn.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Wood, gesso, pigment
Culture:
Austrian, Klausen
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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