A large Sikh lacquered hide shield (dhal)...
A large Sikh lacquered hide shield (dhal) with four damascened steel bosses, Lahore, India, circa 1830-40, the curved surface with upturned rim, to reverse a later red satin knuckle pad with leather loop handles, 48.5cm. diam. For comparison see shields from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's treasury sold at Sotheby's Colstoun Haddington, East Lothian, 21 May 1990, Lots 13-17.
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A large Sikh lacquered hide shield (dhal) with four damascened steel bosses, Lahore, India, circa 1830-40, the curved surface with upturned rim, to reverse a later red satin knuckle pad with leather loop handles, 48.5cm. diam. For comparison see shields from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's treasury sold at Sotheby's Colstoun Haddington, East Lothian, 21 May 1990, Lots 13-17.
