Made to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned
A circular shield with a pale owl motif on a vivid blue field, surrounded by a curling border pattern and a warm-toned rim.
Design & art direction: Georgios Katsos / Archaeopolis
Making: Dimitris Katsikis
The documented object
The gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 007. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.
Historical and design context
Shield shapes and painted emblems provide a starting point for contemporary historical design. The archive does not establish an exact ancient prototype for this particular piece.
The Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.
Historical reference photo
A documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1941 CC0 / Open Access. View source →
The frontal owl and flanking plant forms offer a close comparison for the shield’s painted emblem. The source is an Attic drinking cup, not a shield; the blue field and circular composition belong to the contemporary design.
Photographic documentation
Archaeopolis Objects photographic archive. View the original object series →
Your commission
Materials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.
MADE BY HUMAN HANDS
Every Archaeopolis object is handcrafted.
Made by people, with time, care and individual attention.