Memorials

Ornamental areas of distinct pattern, material, color, or shape around the edge or boundary of something. With regard specifically to tapestries, refers to the areas around the central field outside the inner guard and within the guard that edges the outer sides of the tapestry. For the narrow surfaces showing the 'thickness' or smallest dimension of thin, flat objects, as distinguished from the broad surfaces, see "edges (object components)."

shield, or shield-like surface upon which coats of arms are depicted

Alternate Names: shield; shield of arms

Getty ID: 300138227

the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement

Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry

Getty ID: 300126352

marble with a mineral composition resulting in a predominantly white color; Italian varieties include Carrara and Istrian; ancient sculpture used Parian, Pentelic, and Naxian

Getty ID: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/3000115