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)
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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