Bidspirit auction | ARMOUR SIKH WARRIOR SHIELD 4

ARMOUR SIKH WARRIOR SHIELD 4 SIKH WARRIOR ONHORSE REPRESENTING MAHARAJA RNJIT SINGH BORDR ANIMAL - ARMOUR IINCREDIBLE SIKH WARRIOR BRASS PLATED SHIELD 4 SIKH WARRIORS ON HORSE REPRESENT MAHARAJA RANJITJI. Province : Asian.Made : Made of hand forged steel, hand hammered and chiseled. Brass plated, in convex form.A rare finding stunning Asian Sikh warrior shield with hand engraved four Sikh warrior figures representing Maharaja Ranjit sigh ji.The special importance of this shield lye’s on the image with which it is ornamental, contained with borders filled with animals.Four hand engraved figures representing the great Sikh leader MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH JI , his son SHER SINGH and two generals.The shield bears an elaborate chiseled engraving entire surface with floral &creeper design and has 4 doomed bosses.During research I have found that this listed dhal shield is comparable to shield dhal which is in collection with \” BIRMINGHAM ART GALLERY \”.Back of shield has 2 handles to hold and has cloth cushion.Measurement : The shield is large than normal shield , it is 19 inches in diameter.This shall make an Excellent Addition for Your Collection, Display or a memorable gift. Can be used as decorative wall hanging also.An interesting shield showing the influence of other cultures. Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th. century.History collection does not offer certificate of authenticity and age certificate. Condition: Good age related wear