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Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, metal shield with a dark brown patina and gold accents. The shield has a raised edge and is decorated with various shapes, including flowers and geometric patterns. There are eight circular indentations, four of which have a smaller circular indentation in the center. The background of the image is light gray. Title: Shield (Dhàl), Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Leather, copper alloy, iron, hide
Culture:
Indian, Balochistan (modern-day Pakistan)
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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