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Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shield (Dhàl) by artist unknown. The object is a circular, flat, dark brown shield with a raised edge. The shield has a reddish tint and exhibits signs of wear and tear, with scratches and faded areas. Four round protrusions are arranged in a square formation in the center, with one circular indentation below them. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Leather, iron, lacquer, textile (velvet)
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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