Shield Boss with gilded decoration

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Date:1922 - 1923 (c.)

Description:An umbo (or 'shield boss') with gilded bronze plates embossed with a stylised boar’s head decoration on the rim. This breast-shaped boss was fastened to the wood shield with rivets. Found in a warrior’s grave together with an iron knife, spear head and a bronze bowl.

6th Century A.D.
100mm x 160mm diameter
1922/23 excavations (Grave 182)

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Donor ref:SBT 1923-8 (52/11688)

Source: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Museums Department

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