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Plate I

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

French royal armour workshop, maker

A ceremonial shield for Henry II, decorated with a classical battle and intertwined royal initials and emblems.

Date
ca. 1555
Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Reference
23948

Record

Culture
French
Medium
Steel, gold, silver
Dimensions
H. 25 in. (63.5 cm); W. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Wt. 7 lb. (3175 g)
Origin
France

In the Tapestry

Owned by
Henry II of FranceA

Provenance and history

  1. ca. 1555

    Created by French royal armour workshopA

Sources

  1. A
  2. B

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Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547–59)

Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547–59)

French royal armour workshop

ca. 1555 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art