Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017

Lot 189

A good Indian shield (dhal)

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £450

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Description

A good Indian shield (dhal), of lacquered hide, the face with a border of flower heads, further flower heads arranged in concentric circles to the centre, and with eight large flowers within gilt edged black roundels, all to a maroon ground; the back with gilt foliate sprays to an orange ground; set with four brass bosses and with four rings to the back, lacking handles but complete with knuckle pad.