19th C. Chiseled Qajar Shield Dhal
Status: Sold · Region: Islamic Antiques · Type: Other
A nice and original condition 19th c. Persian Qajar period dhal shield. This example has very fine chiselling all throughout and remains in very fine condition with much of the original gold koftgari remaining on the metal.
The caligraphic script around the edges also has niello and silver inlays many of which remain as well.
18 1/2" diameter.