Shield of Henry II of France (reigned 1547–59)

Unknown Artist

ca. 1555

Shield of Henry II of France (reigned 1547–59) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Steel, gold, silver

Dimensions

H. 25 in. (63.5 cm); W. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Wt. 7 lb. (3175 g)

Classification

Shields

Culture

French

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934

Accession Number

34.85

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