Reproduction of Teardrop Shield
1913.09.0005A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Teardrop Shield (1913.09.0005A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Ernst Schmidt, maker of reproductions of arms and armor. This item was purchased from Ernst Schmidt and can thus be assumed to be a reproduction. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 12th – 13th century CE original |
| Culture | German |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 100.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 48.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 11.4 cm |
| Weight | 5000 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Wood, Textile--Linen, Metal, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Gilding, Hammering, Forming, Tanning, Cutting |
| Munsell Color Information | Grayish Olive (5Y 3/2) -lighter metal on center diamond Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/6) -lighter colored leather Dark Grayish Olive (5Y 2/2) -metal bolt |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Photo of item in Eugene Dillenburg's Exhibit Gallery Webpage, July 3, 2005. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | Reproduction made in 1913. |