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drac2k
25th June 2020, 04:53 PM
I just got this interesting dhal that seems a cut above the usual ones of this type.21" in diameter, not warped, the bosses are somewhat unusual, lacquered inside, and heavy iron posts for the handles and padding which is unfortunately missing.

Oliver Pinchot
29th June 2020, 12:47 AM
Nice example, condition is very good!

drac2k
29th June 2020, 04:09 AM
Thanks. Based on the 4 bosses, do you think that it is Indian?

Oliver Pinchot
29th June 2020, 06:45 AM
The whole shield screams Indian. Do you see any traces of gilding on the bosses? You'll want to search closely, under magnification.

drac2k
29th June 2020, 08:54 PM
The bosses appear to be either silver or more probably brass with a silver wash covering them; I did not want to polish them and lose the patina.

PSD
8th February 2021, 12:01 AM
I just got this interesting dhal that seems a cut above the usual ones of this type.21" in diameter, not warped, the bosses are somewhat unusual, lacquered inside, and heavy iron posts for the handles and padding which is unfortunately missing.
very nice shield totally Indian.

drac2k
10th February 2021, 04:06 PM
Thanks for the information & the compliment.