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1969.29.6

Circular, convex shield of black buffalo hide, with embossed floral decoration and four copper bosses with traces of gilding. [LM 26/03/2007]

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1969.29.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular, convex shield of black buffalo hide, with embossed floral decoration and four copper bosses with traces of gilding. [LM 26/03/2007]
Long description
On the back is a square leather pad. Two textile-covered hand grips are attached to four metal rings linked to the bosses on the front of the shield. [LM 26/03/2007]
Person
Field collector Morland family
PRM source Abingdon Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1850?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1850 ?
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1969
Materials and processes
Material Buffalo Cattle Skin Animal, Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Textile, Process Embossed, Process Gilded, Process Woven
Dimensions
Diameter: max 460 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1969.29.6

Search terms: Weapon, Shield

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