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Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with brown and gold color, circular border with intricate design. Four black, flower-shaped protrusions in center. Background white. Title "Shield (Dhàl)", artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Hide, copper alloy, hide, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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