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1923.85.802

Round black lacquered shield with four round bosses, a crescent and two small stars, all in brass. At the back are four metal rings for the grip, with string threaded through them. [LM 26/03/2007]

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1923.85.802

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Collection type
Object
Description
Round black lacquered shield with four round bosses, a crescent and two small stars, all in brass. At the back are four metal rings for the grip, with string threaded through them. [LM 26/03/2007]
Geographical reference
Meghalaya Khasi Hills
Cultural groups
Khasi
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Brass Metal, Material String, Process Lacquered Varnished
Dimensions
Diameter: max 320 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.802

Search terms: Weapon, Shield