Item: ia931

19th C. North Indian Dhal Shield of colored wicker with copper detail

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    Description

    A beautiful and large 19th C. North Indian shield made of wicker, stained blue and green and mounted with iron mounts and copper details. This type of form is influenced by the Turkish kalkan of older form and as such is an Islamic crossover form. Finely formed and in fine condition.

    Diameter is 22.