Shield
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Caption
Amhara. Shield, 19th century. Rhinoceros, hippopotamus or buffalo hide, iron, copper alloy, 21 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (diam.: 55.0 cm depth: 17.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 24.146. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Shield
Date
19th century
Geography
Place made: Ethiopia
Medium
Rhinoceros, hippopotamus or buffalo hide, iron, copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
21 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (diam.: 55.0 cm depth: 17.0 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscription located on the inside of the shield, "Shield of Rani of [Illegible] / [Illegible] Sir Owen Burns, C.C.I.E. K.C.S.I."
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Accession Number
24.146
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