Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert - photo 1
Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert - photo 2
Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert - photo 3

Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert

Lot 1187
27.05.2021 10:00UTC +02:00
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€ 3 600
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 1187 | Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert
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€ 3 500
Lederschild für Kavalleristen (Adarga), nördliches Mexiko, 2. Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert
Aus zwei Lagen schwerem Rindsleder vernähter Schild mit erhabenen Ziernähten in geometrischer Form. Schauseitig farbige Fassung mit bekröntem Wappen der spanischen Könige zwischen Blüten- und Rankendekor auf rotem Grund. An der Rückseite anhängendes altes Trageband aus Leder. Maße 52 x 56 cm.
Die im 13. Jahrhundert aus Nordafrika übernommene maurische Schildform fand lange als spanischer Reiterschild Verwendung. Im nördlichen Mexiko wurden diese Schilde bis ins späte 18. Jahrhundert von den dortigen adeligen Familien geführt. Ähnliche Exemplare befinden sich in den Sammlungen des Metropolitan Museums in New York (Inventarnr. 14.25.752) und in den Royal Armouries in Leeds (Obj.Nr. V98).

Provenienz: Hermann-Historica, Auktion 59, April 2010, damaliger Zuschlagpreis 11.500 Euro. Davor in französischer Privatsammlung.

Zustand: II +
A northern Mexican cavalryman's leather shield (adarga), 2nd half of the 18th century
The shield made of two layers of heavy cow hide stitched together, with raised, decorative seams arranged geometrically. The front painted in colour with the crowned coat of arms of the Spanish kings between floral and tendril ornaments on a red background. The old leather carry strap attached to the back. Dimensions 52 x 56 cm.
Adopted from North Africa during the 13th century, the Moorish shield shape was long used as the Spanish horseman's shield. These shields were carried by the noble families of North Mexico until the late 18th century. Similar shields may be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum in New York (inventory no. 14.25.752) and the Royal Armouries in Leeds (object no. V98).

Provenance: Hermann Historica, Auction 59, April 2010, selling price 11,500 euros. Previously in a private French collection.

Condition: II +
Auction house category:Protective weapons
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