Mughal Indian Dhal Buckler Battle Shield, 1800's
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Description
Original hand-held Mughal Indian shield or Dhal war shield.
Finely inlaid polychrome designs.
Mixed metal.
Original cloth hand grip to the reverse (view photo).
Shield used to parry sword, lance and knife blades in hand to hand combat
Diameter 9".
Early 19th century.
Hand forged thick steel with four domed bosses, affixed by four ring-bolts on the reverse for a rope to hold the combat shield.
Condition: age appropriate, no repairs noted.
Provenance: private estate.
Original period shield.
Finely inlaid polychrome designs.
Mixed metal.
Original cloth hand grip to the reverse (view photo).
Shield used to parry sword, lance and knife blades in hand to hand combat
Diameter 9".
Early 19th century.
Hand forged thick steel with four domed bosses, affixed by four ring-bolts on the reverse for a rope to hold the combat shield.
Condition: age appropriate, no repairs noted.
Provenance: private estate.
Original period shield.
Condition
Good original condition, age appropriate.
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Mughal Indian Dhal Buckler Battle Shield, 1800's
Estimate $300 - $500
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