Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Indo-Persian Dhal Shield more info

naborow · 5th September 2012, 07:02 PM

Supposedly acquired in India in 1906.

please confirm Indo Persian Dhal shield? engraved with procession scenes including elephants and chariots. Detail brass or gold?
19th C??

somebody described a similar one on internet as "reinforced Steel Rim with inner "scalloped" overlay for stopping arrows." Wouldn't the whole thing be used for stopping arrows?
Any insight into what part of India?? Tribe?

this is starting to rust ( i guess because I stored improperly) Should i be afraid to rub it with anything. Ok to take just clean cotton cloth and wipe at it a bit?
(sorry if i posted twice i'm quite sure i sent this one in but can't find it)

5th September 2012, 07:02 PM	#1
naborow Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 11	Indo-Persian Dhal Shield more info Supposedly acquired in India in 1906. please confirm Indo Persian Dhal shield? engraved with procession scenes including elephants and chariots. Detail brass or gold? 19th C?? somebody described a similar one on internet as "reinforced Steel Rim with inner "scalloped" overlay for stopping arrows." Wouldn't the whole thing be used for stopping arrows? Any insight into what part of India?? Tribe? this is starting to rust ( i guess because I stored improperly) Should i be afraid to rub it with anything. Ok to take just clean cotton cloth and wipe at it a bit? (sorry if i posted twice i'm quite sure i sent this one in but can't find it)