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Shield

XVII-XVIII centuries

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

The shield, which was a protection item of warriors in the Middle Ages, was made of Damascus steel, it characterizes by a demonstration and ceremony. The shield was decorated with botanical ornaments, golden embroidery, carved patterns. Five umbos were mounted on it to ensure that hits and cold weapons slide over the shield. The sun in the form of human being and golden beams were drawn on the outer and central umbos. The botanical ornaments on the edge of the shield were engoldened. The composition ends with Arabic-written frames.

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  • Title: Shield
  • Date Created: XVII-XVIII centuries
  • Medium: Diameter: 75cm Blank pattern, floral ornaments, gold trim, forging. Steel
National History Museum of Azerbaijan

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