A fine Indian shield

A fine Indian shield, gilt brass and of characteristic circular form with four bosses and an everted rim, rich repousse decoration of plumes and foliage inhabited by figures of Hindu deities mounted on their vanaha, including Durgha riding a lion, Kartikeya on a peacock, and Ganesha on the giant mouse Mushika, twin handles and knuckle pad covered with green velvet, diameter 53 cm (21 inches)