An iron-fitted Caucasian fist shield, 19th century
Domed body with colourful cloth-wrapped wicker. The exterior with two iron bands connected by encircling iron struts backed with brass plates. Domed iron boss with brass-backed square rivets, the central rivet iron-reinforced. Interior with extensive remains of the original cloth cover, grip wrapping probably added later. Diameter 27.5 cm.
Condition: II -
Domed body with colourful cloth-wrapped wicker. The exterior with two iron bands connected by encircling iron struts backed with brass plates. Domed iron boss with brass-backed square rivets, the central rivet iron-reinforced. Interior with extensive remains of the original cloth cover, grip wrapping probably added later. Diameter 27.5 cm.
Condition: II -
