{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-era-indo-persian-dhal-shield-with-brass-ornamentation-late-18th-century","title":"Original Napoleonic Era Indo-Persian Metal Dhal Shield with Brass Ornamentation - Late 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the second half of the 1700s this measures 14 1\/2\" 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown 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 \u0026amp; 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 with a braided red, yellow, and black cord between two of the rings. A truly phenomenal piece of handiwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow not often encountered, most that are available were taken back to England by returning Victorian Soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive piece that will provide good decoration, Victorian era DHAL Shield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42175109693509,"sku":"ONJR24HGGM116","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGGM116__01.jpg?v=1732311394","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-napoleonic-era-indo-persian-dhal-shield-with-brass-ornamentation-late-18th-century","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}