Disk (Shield Cover) 14th-15th century Chimú This disk, most likely a ceremonial shield cover (see 66.196.44), is one of at least eleven said to have been found in one or more burials on Perus north coast. All eleven share a similar composition of four concentric bands encircling a central convex boss. The relief decoration was achieved by working the sheet metal from the back, pressing the metal into a pliant material such as pitch. The designs were further enhanced by working the disk from the front using tracing tools to delineate forms. The eleven disks follow one of four distinct iconographic patterns featuring figures with crescent headdresses, marine animals, and mythological creatures (see also object number 66.196.44 in the Met's collection). The present disk is the sole example in which the outer register is defined by a wave-like, undulating band with what looks to be a tassel or cord motif in its interior. A shore bird is depicted in the interstices below the undulating ban

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Disk (Shield Cover) 14th-15th century Chimú This disk, most likely a ceremonial shield cover (see 66.196.44), is one of at least eleven said to have been found in one or more burials on Perus north coast. All eleven share a similar composition of four concentric bands encircling a central convex boss. The relief decoration was achieved by working the sheet metal from the back, pressing the metal into a pliant material such as pitch. The designs were further enhanced by working the disk from the front using tracing tools to delineate forms. The eleven disks follow one of four distinct iconographic patterns featuring figures with crescent headdresses, marine animals, and mythological creatures (see also object number 66.196.44 in the Met's collection). The present disk is the sole example in which the outer register is defined by a wave-like, undulating band with what looks to be a tassel or cord motif in its interior. A shore bird is depicted in the interstices below the undulating ban

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