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 19 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.

S.B. ANTIQUE