Title
Shield
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Minangkabau for Aceh market
Material
Dimension
Object size: H5.5 x Dia25.0 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-02909
Collection of
This shield is decorated with seven star-shaped knobs and has a scalloped edge.A shield is a type of personal armour meant to intercept attacks, such as arrows, a hit from a sword, mace or battle axe. They come in various sizes, ranging from large panels that protect the user’s entire body to small models, such as the buckler, that were used during hand-to-hand combat.
