MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE PERSIAN QAJAR ISLAMIC GOLD INLAID STEEL SHIELD C1800's

This item was originally listed to end on Sunday 17th January. However I ended the listing, but relisted it so that it will end the following Sunday, on the 24th January. This magnificent shield dates from the early 1800's - mid 1800's during the Qajar Era in Persia.

It is made from steel and has been etched with a breathtaking design. It has also been inlaid with gold for highlights in certain areas.

In the centre of the shield there is a lion attacking a deer with gold inlay detailing There are beautiful motifs again decorated with gold inlay. Going all the way around the shield, there are various Persian Kings and Princesses. There are also people playing instruments and sitting and drinking etc. Further out, near the edge there are beautiful cartouches with calligraphy detailed inside them. There are further scenes of more people along with floral patterns. This is a beautiful shield, which breathtaking scenes and designs. The diameter of the shield is 47.8cm. It is in excellent condition. Some wear to the gold inlay in places. Please see the photos shown below.

The item "MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE PERSIAN QAJAR ISLAMIC GOLD INLAID STEEL SHIELD C1800's" is in sale since Thursday, January 14, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/ Oriental Antiques\Islamic/ Middle Eastern". The seller is "ameer1990" and is located in Stanmore, Middlesex. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Product: SHIELD
• Age: 1800-1849
• Region of Origin: Islamic/ Middle Eastern
• Original/Repro: Original
• Primary Material: STEEL