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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and cultureIs this the object you mean?******************************
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/BK-16990
I wonder why they call it a shield, even with the modifier "ceremonial". There is lots of scholarship on shields (especially in the earlier period I work on), but it's hard to see how any of that could apply here.
I suppose that it could belong in a category with some of the parade helmets that are based on a helmet form, but clearly not practical protective devices. There are some Roman ones here:
www.kornbluthphoto.com/Helmets.html
And much later, one of the all-time greats:
https://blog.royalarmouries.org/2017/09/11/the-must-see-obje cts-of-the-tudor-court-in-the- royal-armouries-collection/
best,
Genevra
On 4/23/2018 1:22 PM, Gross-Diaz, Theresa wrote:medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture******************************Greetings colleagues,
This is not a question that is really medieval-religion based, but among you there may be someone with vast knowledge on this!
I am looking for information on the magnificent elk-antler “ceremonial shield” at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Object # BK-16990
I have noted the bibliography that the Rijksmuseum lists, but it underwhelming regarding information on the object (list is heavily skewed to provenance history – interesting, but doesn’t help me).
I am having trouble locating info on this object, or on parallels.
I’ve looked into the burial of Louis the Pious, whose shield this was once purported to be, but since the shield is certainly later, this really doesn’t help.
I have a bit of bibliog on early Anglo-Saxon shields, but these are also of dubious value regarding this 11-12C object.
How unique is this thing? Where can I look for context? How would a shield be used in what sort of ceremony?
I’d be so grateful for any suggestions. I’m just mesmerized by this object.
Theresa
Theresa Gross-Diaz
Loyola University Chicago
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