Antique Mughal India Islamic Indo Persian Indian Shield to sword Talwar Shamshir

Antique Mughal India Islamic Indo Persian Indian Shield to sword Talwar Shamshir. Antique Mughal India Islamic Indo Persian Indian Shield. Rare antique 18th century, Islamic , Indo Persian-Mughal Indian shield (Dhal -Separ) of circular and convex form with inverted rim, made of semi translucent very thick treated white rhinoceros hide, adorned on the center with embossed central medallion surrounded by four cast brass bosses in the form of stylized fully bloomed eight -petal flower heads , seated on the red fabric base , affixed on the back with iron ring-bolts for the hand straps (to hold the shield). REFERENCES: A similar 18th century Indian shields is published in the? A Glossary of Arms and Armor?

Most of these types of the rhinoceros hide shields with brass cast bosses in the form of stylized blossom are very small for the size of the buckler, this particular specimen is in the size of a full shield and is the largest of this type which we have ever seen. MEASUREMENTS: 37.5 cm (14 4964 inches) in diameter. All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian destinations.

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The item "Antique Mughal India Islamic Indo Persian Indian Shield to sword Talwar Shamshir" is in sale since Tuesday, April 9, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "eclecticmuseum" and is located in Ontario.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: India
• Age: Pre-1800
• Primary Material: Mixed Materials
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Indo Persian-Mughal Indian shield Dhal -Separ
• Color: Multi-Color