Indian Hide Shield
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Indian Hide Shield
Indian Hide Shield
Date 18th century
Period 1600-1750, 1750-1850, 18th century
Origin North India
Medium Gilt-copper, Stone
Dimension 63 cm (24³/₄ inches)
Shield made of hide with five gilt-copper bosses. Four of them containing floral forms with a precious stone inlaid in the middle of each boss. The boss at the top of the shield is portrayed with a double-lion blason. The centre of the shield is constructed from concentric circles with the symbol of the sun in its interior.
Stock no.: A4304
Stock no.: A4304
Date: 18th century
Period: 1600-1750, 1750-1850, 18th century
Origin: North India
Medium: Gilt-copper, Stone
Dimension: 63 cm (24³/₄ inches)
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