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[Agora Object] S 1212: Base with Shields

Base for half column (?) decorated on front with two plastic shields set on edge, and on top with one shield, convex face upward. Cuttings on top for two dowels (?) and a clamp cutting leading back. Note ... June 1939 ... decorated on front with two plastic shields set on edge, and on top with one shield, convex face upward.

[Agora Object] P 25817: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Broken all around. Part of siege scene: warriors with shields and ladder. Dull brown to reddish glaze. Fill II. 161 Leica ... 24 April 1940 ... Part of siege scene: warriors with shields and ladder.

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[Agora Object] P 13280: Amphora Fragment

Wall fragment only. Part of a band of warriors to right, with pointed and crested helmets, round shields and spears. Groups of zigzag lines in the field. Shields variously decorated. Bordered above by ... 30 April 1938 ... Part of a band of warriors to right, with pointed and crested helmets, round shields and spears. Groups of zigzag lines in the field. Shields variously decorated.

[Agora Object] MC 283: Object

Horse-shoe-shaped object, broken at the back, chipped on the upper surface; broken along the bottom, but the ornament complete. Border wavy lines; within, Christian monogram with stamped circles. Unglazed ... 27 April 1936 ... Probably shields for the handles of large lamps. For elaborate shields on early Christian lamps cf.

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[Agora Object] AP 941: Lekythos

Top broken off. Design of two warriors with shields facing right, between them a horse and standing figure. Figures in black with some red and white paint. Oscar Broneer, Nb. No. 4. 17; 82 ... 12 April 1937 23 April 1937 ... Design of two warriors with shields facing right, between them a horse and standing figure.

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[Agora Object] P 13814: Black Figure Cup Fragment

Fragment from wall of a cup, just below offset rim. Most of two circular shields and part of a third, with hints of warriors and spears behind them. Purple for rims of left- and right-hand shields, and ... 23 May-3 June 1938 ... Most of two circular shields and part of a third, with hints of warriors and spears behind them. Purple for rims of left- and right-hand shields, and dots on rim of center one, and a central dot on left shield.

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[Agora Object] S 3557: Marble Trophy Base

Marble block intact. The top of the monument is recessed to admit a plinth. The top front is decorated with a folded cuirass atop two or three shields. The top chipped at front left, and worked smooth ... 6 August 2010 ... The top front is decorated with a folded cuirass atop two or three shields. The top chipped at front left, and worked smooth along the back, where there are also signs of footwear; dowel hole and a clamp hole at back left side. ... The sides of the monument are also shields, unadorned with other sculptural decoration. The shields at left recessed.

[Agora Object] L 3091: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Handle missing. Alternate hearts and shields in relief on shoulder. Red metallic glaze. Faint traces of signature on irregular base. Type XVIII of Corinth collection, type 50B of Agora collection. Cistern, ... 2 June 1937 ... Alternate hearts and shields in relief on shoulder.

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[Agora Object] S 1599: Stele Fragment with Relief Ornament

Upper right corner preserved, broken at left and below. Crowning member of a grave stele, with niche (?) below. Above, simulated antefixes in relief; on band below, at center a kylix, flanked by two shields ... 20 March 1952 ... Above, simulated antefixes in relief; on band below, at center a kylix, flanked by two shields (one preserved).

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[Agora Object] P 2662: Black Figure Lekythos Fragment

Mended from six pieces; upper half and foot missing. Combat scene with warrior running left, sword drawn, looking right. To his right, Athena right, a falling warrior (giant?), and a warrior, left. This ... August-September 1932 ... White for flesh of Athena, for dots on garment, ornament on shields and other armor of warriors. Red for dots on Athena's dress, for rims of shields and crest of helmet and for dots on other armor.

[Agora Object] PNL 194: Type XVIII

Nozzle and fragment of body only. Triangular nozzle, depressions at 2 corners. Concave discus with small filling-hole. Shields in relief as decoration on shoulder. General shapes much like L 260. Clay: ... 1931 ... Concave discus with small filling-hole. Shields in relief as decoration on shoulder. ... For the design of Broneer fig 3 (pp. 14), which has the same shields and form of nozzle.

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[Agora Object] P 32797: Black Figure Skyphos Fragments: Attic Type

Two non-joining fragments of rim and wall. a) Concave, black glazed rim. Figural scene preserves warrior with helmet and shield, down on one knee, to right, looking round, holding up one arm. At left, ... 3-8 August 1994 ... Added white: garment, helmet, shields. Added red: dots on shields, dots on garments, cheek panel and crest of helmet.

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[Agora Object] L 2932: Lamp

Chip missing from top and wall; otherwise intact. Applied band handle; hearts and shields in relief on shoulder. Flat raised base. Remains of thin brown to black wash. Buff clay. Type XVIII of Corinth ... 15 April 1937 ... Applied band handle; hearts and shields in relief on shoulder.

[Agora Object] L 4244: Lamp Fragment

Mended from several pieces; the front part and much of the bottom missing. Plain discus; on the rim, uncertain pattern: globules, and small shields (?). From a very worn mould. Grooved pierced handle ... 21 June 1947 ... Plain discus; on the rim, uncertain pattern: globules, and small shields (?). From a very worn mould.

[Agora Object] P 19990: Vessel Fragment

Broken all around; wall fragment from a large closed vase. Parts of helmeted heads of two warriors, facing left, each carrying a shield. Outline drawing with incised details on one of shields. Pinkish-buff ... 14 May 1949 ... Outline drawing with incised details on one of shields. Pinkish-buff clay; dull glaze, mottled black to red.

[Agora Object] L 3905: Lamp

Complete except for handle. Large lamp with hearts and shields, separated by groups of dots, on upper body. Broad triangular nozzle. On the reverse, in relief, "alpha" within two concentric ridges. Dull ... 8 June 1939 ... Large lamp with hearts and shields, separated by groups of dots, on upper body.

[Agora Object] P 23630: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Wall fragment. Hunting scene? Main zone: two standing figures, back to back, with shields on upraised arms; an animal, lion or dog, facing left hand figure. Upper zone: guilloche; traces of other ornament ... 10 April 1953 ... Main zone: two standing figures, back to back, with shields on upraised arms; an animal, lion or dog, facing left hand figure.

[Agora Object] T 4090: Mold Fragment

Broken on all sides. Most of front surface gone. Back preserved. Subject uncertain; possibly have slight traces of animal head. Back rough. Fabric: pinkish-yellow with thick gray-black core. ADDENDA RVN: ... 6 August 1973 ... ADDENDA RVN: Part of shields of Athena with gorgoneion as T 4092, T 4095, T 4109.

[Agora Object] H 390: Fragment of an Oinochoe

Nothing of handle or mouth. Flat bottom; squat, convex lower body; high, upward-tapering upper wall. Legs and round shield of a man walking right and carrying two spears (head missing); behind, tree (?) ... Early Protoattic ... Brann E1 for depiction of round shields with devices.

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[Agora Object] L 3823: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Small fragments missing from collar, and from top and bottom of nozzle. On upper body, hearts and shields; concave top; triangular nozzle; raised base, a groove near its outer edge. On bottom inscribed ... 24 May 1939 ... On upper body, hearts and shields; concave top; triangular nozzle; raised base, a groove near its outer edge.