In a book like The Lord of the Rings the writer is free to distinguish between cultures and time periods through various narrative structures and techniques. Howe may have influenced Jackson’s use of plate armor in the movies, but that need not have been the case. Even before Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” movies were produced there were sometimes contentious discussions over how much plate armor should be envisioned in Middle-earth.Īrtist John Howe (who was one of Peter Jackson’s design artists for the movies) has long depicted the use of plate armor in Middle-earth in his artwork, even though there is absolutely no textual support for his style. For the most part the only armor references are to chain mail, chain shirts, helmets, a panoply or two, and one burnished vambrace. Tolkien used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Includes a parchment certificate of authenticity, along with a second certificate personally autographed by production designer John Howe.Q: How Did Tolkien Envision Gondorian Armor?ĪNSWER: There have been many reader discussions through the years concerning the types of armor J.R.R. This adult collectible is strictly limited to 5000 pieces worldwide and is individually serialized on a solid brass plate mounted on the shield's back to ensure authenticity. The shield includes a cast metal bracket with braided leather strap that attaches to the handle so that the shield can be hung up for display. The handle is aluminum and wood with genuine leather wrapped grip. Measuring 54 1/2" L x 20 7/8" W, this meticulously detailed shield is crafted in fiberglass-reinforced cast resin, similar to the movie prop, and features an Elven vine design on the antique-finished shield face.
The High Elven Warrior Shield is a reflection of the artistic craftsmanship of Elven weapons and armor in Middle Earth.
This authentically detailed shield is an officially licensed reproduction of the shield prominently featured in the opening battle scene of the first movie of the The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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