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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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