Shield (Adarga), probably mid-18th century, Mexican, Leather, pigment, H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); Wt. 2
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Penta Springs Limited / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
KCE6J7File size:
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4256 x 4812 px | 36 x 40.7 cm | 14.2 x 16 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
7 May 2017Photographer:
ArtokoloroMore information:
This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.
Shield (Adarga), probably mid-18th century, Mexican, Leather, pigment, H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g), Shields, Adargas are a type of leather shield introduced into Spain from North Africa in the 13th century. This example is made of three layers of hide stitched together with leather laces that create an abstract pattern