Interesting Indo Persian Dhal Shield

Oliver Pinchot · 29th June 2020, 01:47 AM

Nice example, condition is very good!

drac2k · 29th June 2020, 05:09 AM

Thanks. Based on the 4 bosses, do you think that it is Indian?

Oliver Pinchot · 29th June 2020, 07:45 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, 09:54 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.

29th June 2020, 01:47 AM	#1
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 471	Nice example, condition is very good!

29th June 2020, 05:09 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,306	Thanks. Based on the 4 bosses, do you think that it is Indian?

29th June 2020, 07:45 AM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 471	The whole shield screams Indian. Do you see any traces of gilding on the bosses? You'll want to search closely, under magnification.

29th June 2020, 09:54 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,306	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.