Shield of Henry II of France (reigned 1547–59)

Unknown artist

Date: ca. 1555

Medium: Steel, gold, silver

Dimensions: H. 25 in. (63.5 cm); W. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Wt. 7 lb. (3175 g)

Classification: Shields

Culture: French

Themes: Battles, Horses, Men, Soldiers

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934

Met highlight

Date range

1530 – 1580

Largest dimension

63.5 cm

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