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THBAntique Indian Brass Dahl / Shield with Monster Heads
Lot 68
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive brass shield known as a dhal, a form of buckler, or small shield made to be gripped with a central handle on the verso - presenting a round, convex form with a decorative openwork overlay with five large bosses. Four of the bosses represent monstrous maskettes with fearsome, toothy visages delineated in repousse and openwork. These are set equidistantly around the central one which features floral vines surrounding a circular tiered boss with a raised nodule at the center. The rest of the shield presents a profusion of amazing imagery - most of which is floral and phytomorphic, however upon close examination one can also see four pairs of human figures between the bosses. Size: 13.875" W (35.2 cm)
Framing the composition is a recessed border comprised of a narrow band of engraved running meander followed by a wider band of openwork alternating upright and inverted "T" motifs. This type of shield demonstrates the Persian influence on Indian culture that was present during the Mughal Empire, which lasted from the 16th to 19th century CE.
Please note, the lucite stand is for photographic purposes only.
Provenance: private northern California, USA collection; ex-Alex Shimonauff collection
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#153376Normal surface wear commensurate with age and minor indentations to central boss. Handle soldered to shield at a slight angle but still functional. Brass has developed a warm patina over time. Decorative program is strong.Condition
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