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The Armored Horse in Europe, 1480–1620 Back to main page for this exhibition Back to images from this exhibition Back to smaller view of this object Escutcheon Embossed in the Form of a Woman Holding a Shield, ca. 1525–1550 German (probably Augsberg) Etched, blued, and gilded; H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Lauder Gift, 1985 (1985.259)

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