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Shield (<i>Sipar</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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