19th C. Indian Dhal Brass & Lacquered Hide Shield
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Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely shield known as a dhal, a form of a buckler shield comprised of lacquered hide and brass bosses. The round shield is convex, with a concave edge and four large brass bosses. The surface features a central etched floral/sunburst motif. A wonderful example of a shield that demonstrates the Persians' influence on Indian culture during the Mughal Empire, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century CE. Size: 18.7" Diameter (47.5 cm)
Provenance: private Northern California, USA collection; ex Alex Shimonauff collection
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#153373
Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely shield known as a dhal, a form of a buckler shield comprised of lacquered hide and brass bosses. The round shield is convex, with a concave edge and four large brass bosses. The surface features a central etched floral/sunburst motif. A wonderful example of a shield that demonstrates the Persians' influence on Indian culture during the Mughal Empire, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century CE. Size: 18.7" Diameter (47.5 cm)
Provenance: private Northern California, USA collection; ex Alex Shimonauff collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#153373
Condition
Slight bending to overall form, with age-commensurate chipping to resin on obverse, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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19th C. Indian Dhal Brass & Lacquered Hide Shield
Estimate $500 - $750
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