Art Institute of Chicago
Buckler (Targa)
Italian
- Date
- 1550/75
- Medium
- Wood, leather, and iron
- Culture
- Italy
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Fencing masters trained students in the art of using the small hand shields called bucklers since the early Middle Ages. This Italian type called a targa came into use around the 16th century. Its wavy profile was designed to capture and divert thrusts and cuts.
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- Object type
- AAT300209266
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