Bronze shield boss

Unknown

7th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Convex bronze discs, often with punched or incised ornament, were frequently attached to wooden, leather, or bronze shields. Many of the shields found in seventh century B.C. Italic and Etruscan chamber tombs were made for ceremonial or funerary purposes; they were too fragile to have had any practical use in combat.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Italic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971