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1941.8.297

Convex circular shield of embossed animal hide, with four large bosses and numerous smaller bosses and plaques, all of brass. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/09/2010]

1941.8.297

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Collection type
Object
Description
Convex circular shield of embossed animal hide, with four large bosses and numerous smaller bosses and plaques, all of brass. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/09/2010]
Long description
Convex circular shield of embossed animal hide, with four large bosses and numerous smaller bosses and plaques, all of brass. On the back is a four pointed star shaped leather pad with four metal rings. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/09/2010]
Cultural groups
Baluch
Baloch
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Jean Mary Blomfield
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1883
Date collected
By 1941
Acquisition information
Donated: 1941
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Yarn, Process Forged (Metal), Process Embossed, Process Stitched, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 266 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1941.8.297

Search terms: Weapon, Shield

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