Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe)
Unknown artist
Date: ca. 1450
Medium: Wood, leather, linen, gesso, pigments, silver
Dimensions: H. 22 in. (55.88 cm); W. 16 in. (40.64 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 12.15 oz. (2159 g)
Classification: Shields
Culture: German
Themes: Coat of Arms, Goats, Women
Gift of Mrs. Florence Blumenthal, 1925
Met highlightDate range
1425 – 1475
Largest dimension
55.9 cm
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