Dhal (shield)
Culture
Punjab
, north India
Dateabout 1825-50
Mediumsteel, gold, fabric and leather
Dimensionsdiameter: 34 cm; 2 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.119
DescriptionSteel. Circular, slightly dome-shaped. Grip apparatus secured with 6 bossets having scalloped, pierced flanges and nipples, their surface decorated with gold koft-gari palmette scrolls; at least 5 of the bossets have been reriveted, suggesting that the grip apparatus may be replaced. Center medallion with gold koft-gari lion and sun, surrounded by inscription in cartouches and by trefoil border. Outer registers consecutively with palm border, inscription and trefoil border. Applied two-part rim also with traces of gold koft-gari. Reverse with remnants of floral-striped chinz lining with rectangular stuffed red silk pad with chevronic fabric tape border. One edge has saw-tooth design. Secured with 6 "U"-shaped loops, each having large ring. Leather (red ?) straps attached between opposite sets.ProvenancePurchased by the Museum on March 14, 1931 from The American Art Association, NYC., sale no. 3894, lot no. 616 of the Daniel Z. Noorian Collection. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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