

Shield (Dhàl)
The image, titled "Shield (Dhàl)" by an unknown artist, features a worn, circular object with a predominantly dark brown and reddish-brown color. The object has a wide, shallow shape with a raised edge. The object is decorated with a concentric circular pattern in the center and a row of small, raised dots around the edge. Four small, green, flower-like shapes are arranged in a square pattern on the surface. The object's surface exhibits signs of wear, with areas of chipped or flaking material around the edges, revealing a lighter brown color underneath. The background is plain white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Hide, copper alloy, leather, lacquer, polychromy
- Culture
- Indian
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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