Scutum (Shield), mid-3rd century , Painted wood and rawhide, × 41 × 30 cm (41 9/16 × 16 1/8 × 11 13/16 in.), Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos, This is the only known surviving example of the semicylindrical shield known as a scutum, used by Roman legionaries and known from literary sources. Found flattened, in thirteen pieces, and missing its umbo (central boss), the shield was reconstructed by the Yale-French excavation team. The painted decoration reflects Roman iconography of victory, including an eagle with a laurel wreath, winged Victories, and a lion., Excavated in Dura

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