Museum Quality 18th / 19th century Qajar Persian Dhal Shield Koftgari & Silver

A large and rare museum quality example of a late 18th / early 19th century Qajar Persian dhal shield, decorated in the finest of steel, silver and goldwork. This beautiful Qajar dynasty shield has been decorated with chiseled steel and engraved flowers and foliage, with 16 silvered Persian script panels bordering the centre of the shield. The centre of the shield displays four bosses and 13 silver vignettes of floral displays. A most incredible dhal of deep convex form. For a similar example of shield please see Sotherbys, London.

Arts of the Islamic world sale. Lot 213, 25th October, 2017.

Any questions please feel free to ask. The item "Museum Quality 18th / 19th century Qajar Persian Dhal Shield Koftgari & Silver" is in sale since Thursday, February 18, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Islamic/Middle Eastern".ltd" and is located in Kelso.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
• Featured Refinements: Persian Antiques
• Product: shield
• Age: 1800-1849
• Primary Material: steel
• Antique: Yes
• Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
• Original/Repro: Antique Original