INDO PERSIAN ISLAMIC SHIELD ARABIC INSCRIPTION SUN FIG ENGRAVED VINE BANDS FLORAL.
Rare Indo Persian Islamic warrir shield large size.
Made of heavy steel hand hammered & hand chisel.
Bottom rim chiseled and engraved Arabic inscription to invoke God's power and blessing to win battle.
Central panel has Sun figure with rays.
Surface : Decorated with finely carved spiraling segments of Meandering dense flowering vine bands.
The shield bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its surface with floral& creeper design.
The shield is large than usual shield, it measures 22 inches in diameter.
Has 4 domed bosses chiseled with flower motifs.
Reserve of shield has thick cloth cushion & 2 cotton handles to hold shield.
This makes this shield adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.