Antique 18th Century Indo Persian Islamic Mughal Indian Shield Dhal

Antique, Indo-Persian, Indian lacquered hide shield Dhal Separ 18th century, Islamic Mughal India.

The shield is of a circular convex form, made of black lacquered buffalo hide, hand-painted in raised gilt polychrome, with four floral sprays pointing towards the center, marked by a round medallion with floral arabesques, surrounded by four gilded solid silver domed bosses with pierced collars.

The upper part is set with a gilded, solid silver, half-moon crescent.

The bottom part is adorned with two gilded small solid silver bosses with serrated collars.

A painted, raised gilt polychrome border encircles the shield's rim.

Four ring bolts affix the outer surface with the remains of fabric-wrapped leather straps used to hold the shield.

REFERENCES: For a related Indian shield in the collection of The Royal Collection Trust, Buckingham Palace.

DIMENSION: 37 CM (14.6 INCHES)

CONDITION: The shield is in good condition considering its age, showing age and use, and some age wear overall. The rim is slightly damaged. Natural color and patina.

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Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Item number: ES1122

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