A NORTH INDIAN HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN A…

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A NORTH INDIAN HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN

A NORTH INDIAN HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN of circular convex form with outward-turned brim, fitted at its centre with five hemispherical copper alloy bosses with pierced rims and traces of gilding, a copper alloy crescent, and the inside with an early pad, four iron rings and a pair of leather enarmes (small losses), 54.0 cm diameter

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A NORTH INDIAN HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN

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