Bidspirit auction | ARMOUR OTTOMN TURKISH WARRIOR SHIELD

ARMOUR OTTOMN TURKISH WARRIOR SHIELD ARABIC INSCRIPTION CHISELED MEDALLIONS RICHLY CHISELED FLORARAL - ARMOUR OTTOMN TURKISH WARRIOR SHIELD ARABIC INSCRIPTION CHISELED MEDALLIONS RICHLY CHISELED FLORARAL AND CREEPER DESIGN. ARMOUR ORNATE RARE OTTOMAN/ TURKISH SHIELD LARGE SIZE CONVEX FORM ARABIC INSCRIPTION.Ornate Indo Persian convex form circular warrior shield Chiseled & decorated .Province :OTTOMAN/ TURKISH.Documented : Well documented in armourcatalogsMade: Made of hand forged steel hand hammered & hand chiseled. Bottom rim & central panel decorated with Arabic chiseled inscription from holy book Koran to invoke God's power and blessings to win battle.The shield bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its entire surface with floral & creeper design and medallions.The reverse of shield has cloth cushion and 2 cotton thick belts to hold shield Measures 19 inches in diameter.It would be fine addition to your collection or perfect gift or display.This makes this SHIELD adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.An interesting shield showing the influence of other cultures , Circa Qajar period 18th.- 19th. c century.This would be fine addition to your collection, perfect gift or wall decoration.History collection does not offer authenticity and age certificate Condition: Good age related wear