Bidspirit auction | ARMOUR PERSIAN WARRIOR SHIELD SUN

ARMOUR PERSIAN WARRIOR SHIELD SUN FIG. ARABIC INSCRIPTION LAVISH VINE BAND FLORAL - ARMOUR INDO PERSIAN WARRIOR SHIELD SUN FIG. ARABIC INSCRIPTION SURFACE LAVISH CHISELED FLOWER MOTIFS AND MEDILLIONSINDO PERSIAN ISLAMIC SHIELD ARABIC INSCRIPTION SUN FIG ENGRAVED VINE BANDS FLORAL. Rare Indo Persian Islamic warrior shield large size.Made of heavy steel hand hammered & hand chiseled.Bottom rim chiseled and engraved Arabic inscription to invoke God's power and blessing to win battle.Central panel has Sun figure with rays.Surface : Decorated with finely carved spiraling segments of Meandering dense flowering vine bands.The shield bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its surface with floral& creeper design.The shield is large than usual shield, it measures 19 inches in diameter.Has 4 domed bosses chiseled with flower motifs.Reserve of shield has thick cloth cushion & 2 cotton handles to hold shield.This makes this shield adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.Since this unique shield is hand made, there is no exact copy of this.An interesting shield showing the influence of other cultures circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.century .. Condition: Good age related wear