Antique Indo Persian Indian Lacquered Hide Shield Dhal Separ 18th century Islamic Mughal India

Antique, Indo-Persian, Indian lacquered hide shield Dhal Separ 18th century, Islamic Mughal India.

The shield is of a circular convex form, made of black lacquered buffalo hide, hand-painted in raised gilt polychrome, with four floral sprays pointing towards the center, marked by a round medallion with floral arabesques, surrounded by four gilded solid silver domed bosses with pierced collars.

The upper part is set with a gilded, solid silver, half-moon crescent.

The bottom part is adorned with two gilded small solid silver bosses with serrated collars.

A painted, raised gilt polychrome border encircles the shield's rim.

Four ring bolts affix the outer surface with the remains of fabric-wrapped leather straps used to hold the shield.

REFERENCES: For a related Indian shield in the collection of The Royal Collection Trust, Buckingham Palace, please see the link below:

https://www.rct.uk/collection/37904/shield

DIMENSION: 37 CM (14.6 INCHES)

CONDITION: The shield is in good condition considering its age, showing age and use, and some age wear overall. The rim is slightly damaged. Natural color and patina.

We strive to provide as much information and photographs as possible. Please see all 10 photos in the listing since they are part of the object's condition description.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.