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Shield (Dhàl)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped shield with a predominantly dark background and red and gold accents. The shield has an outer rim with a decorative edge. Inside the shield, there are four rounded sections, divided by four circular metal rivets. The sections have a red and black design. The center of the shield features a gold, red, and green circular pattern. The entire shield appears to have a metallic surface with visible signs of wear. The title of the shield is "Shield (Dhàl)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Leather, textile (velvet), textile, copper alloy, polychromy
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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