Viking Wooden Shield with Gripping Beast Motif
This round shield is made of approx. 13 mm thick plywood and painted with four Norse gripping beasts or dragons. It also might be a depiction of the Midgard Serpent.
The shield features a steel boss, four ornamental cast brass fittings on the front and a solid wooden handle on the back. The edge of the shield is lined with leather.
Details:
– Material: approx. 13 mm thick plywood
– Painted with Norse gripping beast
– Steel boss and brass fittings
– Diameter: approx. 91.5 cm (36)
– Weight: approx. 6.1 kg
