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Large antique Indo-Persian steel shield Separ, 18th -19th century,
Qajar dynasty. Of circular convex form decorated on the center with
Arabic calligraphy, surmounted with cartouches containing human
figures in Persian costumes and foliage. A broad band with eight lobed
cartouches containing calligraphic Arabic script, on a foliate ground.
A centre with four domed bosses with bolts on the back for rope (to
hold the shield). MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 50 cm (19 3/4 in). REFERENCES: A comparable 18th century Persian shields are published in the “Persian Arms and Armour” by Antoni Chodynski. Page 236 FIG.51.Also in the Book” Old Weapons in Polish Collections" by Zdzislaw Zygulski. Page, 214 .FIG.222 CONDITION: in very good condition.
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