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Shield

Shield
 (19th century)

Medium
iron, silver, gold, cotton, wool
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1901
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
iron, silver, gold, cotton, wool
Measurements
8.0 × 44.5 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Iran
Accession Number
454-D2
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1901
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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