AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

AN EMBOSSED LEATHER INDIAN DHAL SHIELD, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

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Fine 19th-century Indian Rajasthan embossed, hand-painted and lacquered leather Dhal shield. The slightly domed round-shaped shield is made of sturdy leather with four brass shield bosses modeled as flowers. The front side depicts finely painted scenes of wild tigers and lions hunting gazelles.

D: 18 1/4 in., (46.5 cm.)

Condition: Good with light stratches on the surface.