Ceremonial Target
Culture
European
Datelate 1800s
Mediumembossed iron with gilding and gold damascening and inlay
Dimensions56 cm (22 1/16 in.), 7 lb 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.767
DescriptionAfter mid-16th century Italian style. Embossed iron with gilding and damascening. Represents scene of Trojan War. Remains of leather grips riveted to the back, as well as lining rivets around the perimeter, retaining fragments of textile and leather lining bands.ProvenanceFrank Lynch (he purchased it at American Art Association - Anderson Galleries (NYC) on March 12-14, 1931) purchased by Museum on June 22, 1939 from Josephine M. Hodskins (Holyoke, MA). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Italian
late 1500s–early 1600s, with later decoration and additions
Julio Pascual
20th century (no later than 1931)
Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552