A LARGE GOLD-DAMASCENED SHIELD
A LARGE GOLD-DAMASCENED SHIELD

NORTH INDIA, DATED AH 1256 AND 1841 AD

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A LARGE GOLD-DAMASCENED SHIELD
NORTH INDIA, DATED AH 1256 AND 1841 AD
Of circular form with slightly rounded profile, the centre applied with four bosses and a crescent at top, bordered with calligraphic inscriptions in nasta'liq script againts floral ground, the borders with deeply carved floral lattice, the rim with floral meander, with two sun-shaped medallions giving the name of Hazrat 'Issa 'Alyat al-Salam Panah, the reverse lined with silver-thread embroidered velvet, small split to the border, otherwise in fair condition
20½in. (52cm.) diam.

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