2nd Dec, 2020 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 47
 

47

AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY

AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY of shallow convex form, fitted with four domed bosses corresponding to enarmes on the inside (rings missing), the outer face decorated over its surface with calligraphic panels of scrolling foliage enriched with silver (rubbed, areas of pitting) 51.2 cm; 20 3/8 in diameter

Sold for £220


 

AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY of shallow convex form, fitted with four domed bosses corresponding to enarmes on the inside (rings missing), the outer face decorated over its surface with calligraphic panels of scrolling foliage enriched with silver (rubbed, areas of pitting) 51.2 cm; 20 3/8 in diameter