Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shield (Dhàl) is a circular, black, flat object with a raised edge. The shield has a dark color with a subtle pattern etched into its surface. There are four silver-colored metal decorations on the shield's surface, arranged in a triangular formation with one at the top and three below it. Each decoration consists of a central circle surrounded by a ring of smaller, pointed shapes. The shield appears to be made of wood or another material and has a slightly worn appearance. It is set against a plain white background.