Original Napoleonic Era Indo-Persian Small Metal Dhal Shield with Brass Ornamentation - Late 18th Century
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Original Item: Only One Available. Dating from the second half of the 1700s, this measures 8 3/4" across and was used as a parrying shield in hand to hand combat by the Sudanese Dervish Warriors and by the indigenous native populations right across the Islamic world including India.
Known as a DHAL, the ones from India tended to be made all of metal and the Sudanese and Persian ones of Rhino hide. This is a particularly nice example decorated over its entire front surface with engraved & painted panels bearing engraved/stamped floral motifs. This includes the traditional four large bosses which support the four rings on the rear through. This example retains the felt pillow between the four rings. A truly phenomenal piece of handiwork.
Now not often encountered, most that are available were taken back to England by returning Victorian Soldiers.
A small but very attractive piece that will provide good decoration, Victorian era DHAL Shield.
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