A wholly original -including the painting- Roman "scutum," used between the 4th century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. The Several layers of wood strips were laminated together to make a surface that was 105.5cm x 41cm x 1cm. Its missing its "umbo" or boss — a cup-shaped piece of material that would have protected the central hole where the soldier held onto the shield. The front of the shield is covered with kidskin, then painted.
