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1935.48.30

Circular shield with 4 brass bosses, painted black and with gold painted floral designs. [FC 17/08/2010]

1935.48.30

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular shield with 4 brass bosses, painted black and with gold painted floral designs. [FC 17/08/2010]
Long description
Circular shield with 4 brass bosses, painted black and with gold painted floral designs. The shield is made from hide and has been painted all over with a black glossy lacquer. The front of the shield is decorated with floral designs painted in gold. In the centre is painted a large flower with eight petals. Four brass circular raised bosses have been attached around the central flower, three of which are very loose. The back of the shield has a central square of padded green cotton textile. Attached to each corner of this square of textile is a metal hook. Attached through each metal hook is a metal loop. Two woven handles are attached. [FC 17/08/2010]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Pigment, Material Gilt Metal, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Painted, Process Forged (Metal), Process Woven, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: max 422 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.48.30

Search terms: Weapon, Shield

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