Shield (Dhàl)

Unknown

ca. 1800 · Leather, lacquer, gold leaf, silver · Arms and Armor

Ornately decorated shields of this type appear to come from the Hindu-ruled areas of Rajastan in central India.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1800

Medium

Leather, lacquer, gold leaf, silver

Culture

Indian, probably Rajastan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935