Antique 18th Century Islamic Damascus Steel Indo-Persian Shield Separ-Dhal
$3,000.00
Antique 18th century Islamic Indo-Persian Damascus Steel shield Separ-Dhal of typical shallow domed circular form hand-hammered from a single piece of thick solid and heavy Damascus Crucible steel with visible Damascus pattern.
The center is set with four rounded rosette bosses, elaborately chiseled with floral pattern and affixed on the reverse with ring bolts with original leather straps to hold the shield
The bosses are interrupted by four carved and engraved in low relief cusped cartouches, each cartouche depicting Islamic horsemen hunting various animals.
The shield's border is decorated with a wide band deeply carved and engraved 8 oval cartouches, each containing Qur'anic Benedictor inscriptions in the Arabic calligraphic script "inasta'liq." divided by 8 quatrefoil cartouches with hand chiseled with birds and various animals.
The edge is reinforced with a brass band that is applied and riveted to the shield.
The interior of the shield is lined with its original dark brown fabric.
This shield is much heavier than other steel shields of this type and size because it is made of Damascus Crucible steel. Furthermore, the sword blades made of Damascus Crucible steel are also heavier than blades made of regular steel.
To see additional pictures of the shield please see the link below:
https://www.antiquesword101.com/Islamic-Oriental-Arms-and-Armor.php#!/Antique-18th-Century-Islamic-Damascus-Steel-Indo-Persian-Shield-Separ-Dhal/p/694269962/category=3736928
NOTE: We feel it's our responsibility to inform our clients about the current market situation. The market is saturated with reproductions of Indo-Persian arms and armor, including shields that may appear authentic to inexperienced collectors. However, we want to assure you that the shield we are offering is a genuine Indo-Persian antique from the 18th century, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, providing you with the utmost confidence in your purchase.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 38cm (14.96 inches).
WEIGHT: 1.735 kg (3.825 pounds)
CONDITION: It is in good condition but shows signs of age and use. The leather straps are twisted and very dry, making them fragile. It retains its original leather straps and fabric lining.
In my over 50 years of experience handling Islamic Arms and Armor, I have seen many Islamic metal shields; however, this is the only type of shield made of Damascus steel that I have had and seen for sale over these years.
