Shield
Amhara
Caption
Amhara. Shield, late 19th century. Hippopotamus hide, silver, 19 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (50.5 x 50.2 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eric Goode, 1999.68.1.
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Shield
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: Ethiopia
Medium
Hippopotamus hide, silver
Classification
Dimensions
19 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (50.5 x 50.2 x 17.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Eric Goode
Accession Number
1999.68.1
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