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Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved in the Royal Army at Madrid. The entire surface is covered with feather-mosaic, and Mrs. Nuttall identifies this as of Mexican workmanship.
Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved in the Royal Army at Madrid. The entire surface is covered with feather-mosaic, and Mrs. Nuttall identifies this as of Mexican workmanship.
Object Number 2004.24.33106
Display Title Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved in the Royal Army at Madrid. The entire surface is covered with feather-mosaic, and Mrs. Nuttall identifies this as of Mexican workmanship.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Drawing and Graphics
Subject
  • Record
  • Drawing
  • Weaponry
  • Shield
Department Photographic
Date 1992
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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