Six Bronze Age shields from Scotland, dating from 3300 to 3500 years ago, have been brought together for the first time ahead of a new exhibition opening at the National Museum of Scotland this summer [5000×9356]
Six Bronze Age shields from Scotland, dating from 3300 to 3500 years ago, have been brought together for the first time ahead of a new exhibition opening at the National Museum of Scotland this summer [5000×9356]
I wonder what the intricate pattern was for on the left 2nd from top. Very cool.
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We’re these poured into the same mold or is single manufacturer that consistent?
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Correct me if im wrong but some of the holes are corrosion but others look like puncture marks from spears or arrows? Maybe im just seeing stuff…
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I bet they’re made of bronze.
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Beautiful.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but what causes the deterioration seen on a couple of them? I thought bronze didn’t rust. Is the metal impure or something like that or am I just wrong about bronze?
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I wonder what the intricate pattern was for on the left 2nd from top. Very cool.
Sponsored by Zildjian
We’re these poured into the same mold or is single manufacturer that consistent?
Correct me if im wrong but some of the holes are corrosion but others look like puncture marks from spears or arrows? Maybe im just seeing stuff…
I bet they’re made of bronze.
Beautiful.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but what causes the deterioration seen on a couple of them? I thought bronze didn’t rust. Is the metal impure or something like that or am I just wrong about bronze?