A RARE AND IMPORTANT VENETIAN PARADE SHIELD, ITALY, 16TH CENTURY

A RARE AND IMPORTANT VENETIAN PARADE SHIELD, ITALY, 16TH CENTURY

constructed of wood with leather covering, lacquered with a deep red ground featuring tooled and gilt design of scrolling vines terminating in split palmettes, leaves and flowerheads

58cm. diam.

Condition Report:
In generally fair condition, with old slice marks to front surface probably from a past battle, losses to external edges, loss of leather band for holding to reverse, some retouching to lacquer, as viewed.

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