
Sujet
The Witham shield was either part of a ceremonial armour or used as a votive offering
Légende
The Witham shield was either part of a ceremonial armour or used as a votive offering, The engraved decoration was probably thought to have magical qualities. The shield is in two parts. Britain. Celtic. 3rd c BC. Found in R. Witham, nr Lincoln.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/British Museum, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A14_412
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
25,5Mo (2,4Mo) / 21,7cm x 29,3cm / 2568 x 3464 (300dpi)