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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
Museum record:
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