scutiform

adj

1. Having the shape of a shield; scutate.

noun

1. A symbol that is shaped like a shield.

   “There are similarities between the form of the central boss on scutiforms and the central setting on filigree pendants, and between the use of punched dot decoration on scutiforms and beaded wire on filigree pendants. Scutiforms, however ...”

   “... suggest that the purported depictions of bees' combs were extremely similar to what he described as four scutiforms from the cave of Altamira in Spain.”