Hand Pavise
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Hand Pavise

TitleHand Pavise
ArtistGerman, Nuremberg. possibly Bohemian
Date1470/1500 15th century
MediumWood, canvas, leather, paint, and gesso
Classificationshield
OriginNuremberg Nuremberg
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hand Pavise” is a work by German, Nuremberg. possibly Bohemian, dated 1470/1500. It is executed in wood, canvas, leather, paint, and gesso and classified as shield. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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