Bronze Shield Device
Bronze relief made of hammered sheet in the shape of a cock. The wings are indicated by engraving. The cock was a favorite subject for a shield device because of its fighting spirit. It was common on Argive round shields.
Bronze Shield Device
6th century BC.
Olympia, Archaeological Museum
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Bronze Shield Device
Bronze relief made of hammered sheet in the shape of a cock. The wings are indicated by engraving. The cock was a favorite subject for a shield device because of its fighting spirit. It was common on Argive round shields.
Bronze Shield Device
6th century BC.
Olympia, Archaeological Museum
2,139
views
10
faves
1
comment
Uploaded on November 2, 2022
Taken on July 1, 2022