AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

AN ANTIQUE INDIAN IRON DHAL SHIELD WITH GOLD INLAYS

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,500

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An antique Indian shield, or a dhal, made of shallow convex iron, fitted with four domed bosses corresponding to enarmes on the inside. Decorated with gold inlays in the koftgari style with foliage motifs. 19th century.

Dimensions: D: 14 3/4 in., (37.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good.