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Shield Cast shield

Object number

LDSAL947.8

Production date

Post-Medieval

Material

plaster

Technique

Casting

Dimensions

Height: 110mm
Width: 79mm
Depth: 19mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference (free text)

Society of Antiquaries, 1843. Catalogue to Heraldic Exhibition.
    Plaster cast of a small shield from the tomb of Bishop Berghersh (1320-1340). The shield is divided into quadrants, two of which contain lions and the other two contain fleur-de-lys. Along the upper edge there is a crenelated band. There is a metal suspension loop attached to the shield.