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shield

human history
  • Description

    Round shield made of [rhinoceros] hide. Dome-shaped with a raised lip around the perimeter. The shield is a dark grey colour, with some natural streaks of white. At the top of the dome, in the centre of the shield, are four smaller metal domes. They are brass-coloured, and are decorated with small points which lay flat on the shield, fanning around each small dome. One of the metal domes has a small hole in the top.

    There are two small holes one on side of the shield, at the base of the lip. On the back of the shield, there are two brown [leather] handles which are connected to one another with pink and yellow rope. There is a small cushion and metal ring on the back of the shield, behind the handles.

  • Place
    North India
  • Accession Number
    1926.218
  • Accession Date
    1926
  • Other Id

    10395 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1926.218, 10395
  • Place
    North India
  • Signature/marks

    "10395 / INDIA" (marked)

    "10395 / Rhinoceros Hide / Shield. / NORTH INDIA. / 10395 / SHIELD. / INDIA. / THIS MATERIAL IS ACID FREE / Mr. G. Archey / Museum / Princes St." (museum label/label)

    "1926.218" (museum label/label)

  • Media

    rawhide/animal material

    metal/inorganic material

  • Measurement Reading

    425mm

    120mm (Approx.)

    60mm (Width of smaller, metal domes)

    10mm (Height of smaller, metal domes)

  • Classification

    Shield

    Armament T&E, Accessory

    Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

  • Media/Materials Notes

    [Rhinoceros]

  • Last Update
    03 Apr 2024
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