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Targe (Shield)

A work made of steel, brass, and iron.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel, brass, and iron.

Date:

1550/60

Artist:

South German; probably Augsburg

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Targe (Shield)

Place

Augsburg (Object Probably made in)

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Made 1550–1560

Medium

Steel, brass, and iron

Dimensions

Diam.: 53.3 cm (21 in.); Diam.: 53.3 cm (21 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2542

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