Ornate Indo-Persian convex form circular warrior shield, late 19th c., decorated with Damascene silver and gold set in steel in foliate form, the outer edges with cartouches of foliate and Islamic script, four central bosses connecting to hook eyes at the back, 18.25" diameter, 3.5" deep, 5.75lbs *Provenance: Purchased by our consignor in California as being originally from the dispersal of the estate of actor Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926, see attached photo of Valentino with shield in background) and from the estate of The Honorable R. Miller Hicks, Chairman, President's Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Ownership** Start Price: $200.00

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