Description: For your consideration: Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An attractive iron and brass shield known as a dhal or sipar, a form of buckler, or small shield made to be gripped with a handle on the verso in a traditional hammered circular or dome-shaped form with four hemispheric metal bosses. These bosses are ornamental, but traditionally, they have also served as attachments for spikes used either offensively or to parry blows. The central most convex area around the bosses is engraved with scrolling foliate vines into arabesque shapes. Encircling the perimeter is a register of bold calligraphic Arabic with an applied brass rim. The inscriptions were often praises of the owner's strength or verses for protection. The verso contains 4 iron loops from the boss rivets that would have held the leather strap handles in place. Size: 20.5” Diameter 3.5”D at center This type of shield demonstrates the Persian influence on Indian culture that was present during the Mughal Empire, which lasted from the 16th to 19th century CE. The dhal shield design originated in India and spread to Persia and the places in between the two, modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan. In as-found antique condition. I have enabled the “best offer” feature, so shoot me a price if you’re so inclined. Additionally, if you have any further questions or require additional photos that I have provided, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for looking and have a wonderful day.
Price: 800 USD
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
End Time: 2024-11-13T04:10:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Style: Antique
Country/Region of Origin: India
Color: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Iron
Age: 1800-1849
