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Lot n° 315

An exceptional embossed parade shield

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dating: about 1620 provenance: Italia settentrionale, Made of iron, round and convex, with a raised and twisted edge, majestically embossed and engraved with a battle scene depicting horseback warriors at the foot of a hill with a fortress, sun and clouds on the background; a beautiful execution of arms and armor. The lowered edge is fully decorated with garlands and floral motifs. A row of rivets inside, with remains of the leather scabbard; leather handles fixed with brass rosettes at the center.