Shield (Dhál)

Unknown

19th century · Steel, gold, silk-velvet · Arms and Armor

Probably from Lahore, this is a virtuoso demonstration of koftgari, or counterfeit damascening. In this technique, the steel is crosshatched with files, and designs cut from gold or silver foil or wire are applied to the rough area and burnished in place.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Steel, gold, silk-velvet

Culture

Indian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William B. Osgood Field, 1902