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Shield (Targone)

dated 1807
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 380
Each combatant in the gioco del ponte was equipped with a targone, a sturdy clublike shield that was unique to the event. The shields were decorated with the insignia of the squadrons that took part in the mock combat or, in rare instances such as this, with an image of a fully armed contestant.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Shield (Targone)
  • Date: dated 1807
  • Geography: Pisa, Tuscany
  • Culture: Italian, Pisa
  • Medium: Wood, gesso, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 38 1/2 in. (97.8 cm); W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 6.2 oz. (2898 g)
  • Classification: Shields
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.770
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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