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Convex bronze disks, often with punched or incised ornament, were frequently attached to wooden, leather or bronze shields. They were probably made for ceremonial or funerary purposes since they are too fragile to have any practical use in combat.
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Title: Bronze shield boss
Period: Late Geometric
Date: 7th century BCE
Culture: Italic
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam.: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Object Number: 1972.118.52
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