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Object Number 32-17-40/5
Display Title Bronze greaves - casts
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze greaves - casts
Inventory Description Shield, leg armor, bronze sheet, oval shape, bent, perforated edge
Classification
  • Shield
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hallstatt
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 12.8 x 8 cm (11 x 5 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 32-17-40/5

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