

Shield (<i>Sipar</i>)
The Shield (Sipra) is a round, flat object with a raised edge. The shield has a gold-colored background with a pattern of intricate designs and Arabic calligraphy. Four circular indentations are arranged in a square pattern on the shield. The indentations have a darker color than the rest of the shield and are surrounded by small dots. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Steel, gold, velvet, iron
- Culture
- Persian
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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