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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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