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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

 

 

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