Maker: Unknown
Unfinished, formed of hide, circular and domed with a raised rim a cut-out at one side. The exterior has a distinct scaly texture, recorded by Taylor as rhinoceros hide. Evidently collected before any lining or hand grip was fitted
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Diameter: 39 cm
Weight: 1520 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
1879
CE
Taylor records, ‘One shield of rhinoceros hide from Bhootan, left unfinished’
Inscription present: adhesive
Accession number: O.197-1879
Primary reference Number: 160147
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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