[jimtorr]

I cannot imagine that the shield was just the bronze bit, unless it was ceremonial, or made to be thrown into the bog. If it was a functional shield, I think it would have been fixed to the front of a more standard wooden shield.

In any case, the thing would have been very expensive for it’s time.

[Sacajaweau]

Looks more like a fire pit grate to me. Bronze melts at like 1800 degrees F

[BradyLS]

I agree.