Quest. about oriental round shield (Rondache)

zalmoxis · 4th November 2005, 04:19 PM

It is Aceh from Sumatra.

Aqtai · 4th November 2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zalmoxis

It is Aceh from Sumatra.

Interesting, I don't think I've seen an Aceh shield before. Is it a ceremonial piece or were these shields actually used in combat?

Henk · 4th November 2005, 08:14 PM

I don't think this shield is from Aceh. The ornaments on the shield don't look Aceh to me. Persia or India is probably a better direction.

Lets wait for the shield experts to give their opinion.

Aqtai · 4th November 2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Henk

I don't think this shield is from Aceh. The ornaments on the shield don't look Aceh to me. Persia or India is probably a better direction.

Lets wait for the shield experts to give their opinion.

I doubt it's Iranian or Indian, have seen quite a few dhals and sipars, the style of decoration is very different.

Battara · 4th November 2005, 09:52 PM

I have seen some examples from Pakistan and Balukistan region that are very similar. No, it is not your usual dhal or sipar, and definitely not from Sumatra.

Rick · 4th November 2005, 10:48 PM

Aqtai , Aceh shields were carried as part of the weaponry . Agreed , this is not from Aceh .
Here are some Acehnese fellows that look like they are about to go on patrol or have just returned ; the shield is evident .

My apologies to anyone I may have copped this picture from as I can't remember the source .

4th November 2005, 04:19 PM	#1
zalmoxis Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: GA USA Posts: 76	Shield It is Aceh from Sumatra.

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Aqtai , Aceh shields were carried as part of the weaponry . Agreed , this is not from Aceh . Here are some Acehnese fellows that look like they are about to go on patrol or have just returned ; the shield is evident . My apologies to anyone I may have copped this picture from as I can't remember the source . Attached Images

4th November 2005, 08:14 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I don't think this shield is from Aceh. The ornaments on the shield don't look Aceh to me. Persia or India is probably a better direction. Lets wait for the shield experts to give their opinion.

4th November 2005, 09:52 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	I have seen some examples from Pakistan and Balukistan region that are very similar. No, it is not your usual dhal or sipar, and definitely not from Sumatra.