A Fascinating Indian Shield....What is its Symbolic Significance???

CharlesS · 28th October 2014, 10:38 PM

Thanks so much for the input on these guys. This should certainly square away the origins of the shield. I think mine is a little more complex than those shown, and likely larger.

Note, also, that mine lacks the central ornament in favor of a similar shape in koftgari.

This may very well be a hunting shield and perhaps I am reading too much into it, but I believe there is more symbolism there than hunting.

Hopefully we can learn more.

Thanks again for all the input and references.

28th October 2014, 10:38 PM	#9
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Thanks so much for the input on these guys. This should certainly square away the origins of the shield. I think mine is a little more complex than those shown, and likely larger. Note, also, that mine lacks the central ornament in favor of a similar shape in koftgari. This may very well be a hunting shield and perhaps I am reading too much into it, but I believe there is more symbolism there than hunting. Hopefully we can learn more. Thanks again for all the input and references.