

The shield, by an unknown artist, is round with a metal surface that appears to be silver or gray. The shield has a raised edge and is decorated with gold accents. The center features an intricate design with a tree-like pattern surrounded by four circular gold motifs, possibly floral or geometric patterns. The outer edge has a band of gold dots and a wider band of etched metal with a repeating pattern. There are additional etched designs on the shield's surface between the central motifs and the gold-banded edge. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1727
- Medium
- Steel, gold, textile (velvet), leather, iron
- Culture
- Persian
- Dimensions
- 600 × 437 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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