A circular shield consisting of wood covered with tooled leather. The five circular brass bosses are engraved with Highland scrollwork and flowers set over horn liners and pierced with hearts. The central boss unscrews to form a horn drinking cup.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Scottish targe, 1716
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Wood, leather, metal, horn
Dimensions
50 cm
Grant
7347
Total cost
26524
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