A wonderfully decorative 19th century cast iron shield of stunning quality, most probably a Victorian exhibition piece. The shield is a replica of that belonging to King Henry II of France, the original dating to circa 1555.
The battle scene at the center is thought to depict the victory of Hannibal and the Carthaginians over the Romans in Cannae in 216 B.C., which could be interpreted as an allusion to the struggle of France against the Holy Roman Empire during the sixteenth century.
24.5" h x 18" w
Weight is 6.4 kg / 14 pounds
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