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Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shield (Dhàl) by Nicholas Roerich. Circular object with a dark brown border and a black background. The center has an orange design with eight points, surrounded by four gray circles. The outer area features a floral pattern in shades of orange, yellow, and red. The floral design includes several animals. The shield has a predominantly dark and vibrant color scheme. The image is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Leather, lacquer, gold leaf, silver
Culture:
Indian, probably Rajastan
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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