26th Jun, 2013 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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**AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL)
**AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY
of low domed form, the outer surface decorated in silver koftagri with linear and foliate borders enclosing a calligraphic band, the centre decorated with etched figures in traditional dress and shaped panels filled with gold koftagri foliage, fitted with four shaped domed bosses corresponding with rings for enarmes (now missing, koftgari rubbed), and the rim enclosed by a brass band
47cm; 18 1/2in diameter
Sold for £1,000
**AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY
of low domed form, the outer surface decorated in silver koftagri with linear and foliate borders enclosing a calligraphic band, the centre decorated with etched figures in traditional dress and shaped panels filled with gold koftagri foliage, fitted with four shaped domed bosses corresponding with rings for enarmes (now missing, koftgari rubbed), and the rim enclosed by a brass band
47cm; 18 1/2in diameter
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2013
