Where are these two shields from?

TCole · 10th April 2016, 06:45 AM

I find so many of the literature is vague when it comes to the provenance or place of origin/manufacture of some of these Indian shields.

I have recently developed an interest in these things and I would be interested to hear what the community out there thinks of these.

Thanks in advance,
Tom

Jens Nordlunde · 10th April 2016, 04:22 PM

According to the Moser catalogue 1955 the shield to the right could, maybe, be Afghan. In the catalogue is shown a shield, not quite like yours, but still - it could be Afghan.

TCole · 10th April 2016, 11:02 PM

Jens Nordlunde - Your opinion that it might be Afghan based upon the Moser catalogue is based on … photographs of Afghan shields? or some of the text offered in that catalogue? If text.. can you quote it? And if based on photos, any chance to scan them and put it here in this thread?? Thanks.

Tom

iskender · 10th April 2016, 11:48 PM

good evening, the right shield is similar with one in my collection i think it is from north /india, now pakistan.. possibly from a muslim warrior. Iskender

TCole · 11th April 2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by iskender

good evening, the right shield is similar with one in my collection i think it is from north /india, now pakistan.. possibly from a muslim warrior. Iskender

North Pakistan? Pashtun from the border area? Or…?

TCole · 11th April 2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by iskender

good evening, the right shield is similar with one in my collection i think it is from north /india, now pakistan.. possibly from a muslim warrior. Iskender

And this one is metal, I was told.. not hide as it appears to be with the black lacquer

iskender · 11th April 2016, 04:18 AM

good evening ,the shield of mine is similar in the decoration as yours , from hammerd iron 250/300 years old or earlyer. the interesting detail is that the rim of the outer radius is folded and ironcut in a design and technique equal to the rims of the type indian armor / deccani full bodycuirasse / these plain bodyarmors from wootzsteel , horrible expensive when in a good condition.i dont now more in the moment , i will see what i find in the books. thanks iskender

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TCole Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 16	Where are these two shields from? I find so many of the literature is vague when it comes to the provenance or place of origin/manufacture of some of these Indian shields. I have recently developed an interest in these things and I would be interested to hear what the community out there thinks of these. Thanks in advance, Tom Attached Images

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iskender Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 60	right shield good evening, the right shield is similar with one in my collection i think it is from north /india, now pakistan.. possibly from a muslim warrior. Iskender

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iskender Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 60	metal good evening ,the shield of mine is similar in the decoration as yours , from hammerd iron 250/300 years old or earlyer. the interesting detail is that the rim of the outer radius is folded and ironcut in a design and technique equal to the rims of the type indian armor / deccani full bodycuirasse / these plain bodyarmors from wootzsteel , horrible expensive when in a good condition.i dont now more in the moment , i will see what i find in the books. thanks iskender

10th April 2016, 04:22 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	According to the Moser catalogue 1955 the shield to the right could, maybe, be Afghan. In the catalogue is shown a shield, not quite like yours, but still - it could be Afghan.

10th April 2016, 11:02 PM	#3
TCole Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 16	Jens Nordlunde - Your opinion that it might be Afghan based upon the Moser catalogue is based on … photographs of Afghan shields? or some of the text offered in that catalogue? If text.. can you quote it? And if based on photos, any chance to scan them and put it here in this thread?? Thanks. Tom