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Shield: O.197-1879

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Unfinished, formed of hide, circular and domed with a raised rim a cut-out at one side. The exterior has a distinct scaly texture, recorded by Taylor as rhinoceros hide. Evidently collected before any lining or hand grip was fitted

Legal notes

Given by Robert Taylor, MA

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 39 cm
Weight: 1520 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1879 CE

Note

Taylor records, ‘One shield of rhinoceros hide from Bhootan, left unfinished’

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: adhesive

  • Text: 197
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.197-1879
Primary reference Number: 160147

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 26 October 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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