{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-era-indo-persian-small-metal-dhal-shield-with-brass-ornamentation-late-18th-century","title":"Original Napoleonic Era Indo-Persian Small 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 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.\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. 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 small but very attractive piece that will provide good decoration, Victorian era DHAL Shield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44868238606405,"sku":"ONJR26MABS103","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/57D79D01-5B59-41E2-BC54-0F246ED31DFB.jpg?v=1776108057","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-napoleonic-era-indo-persian-small-metal-dhal-shield-with-brass-ornamentation-late-18th-century","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}