An Indian painted leather shield, Kotah, 2nd half of the 18th century, Domed shield of thick leather, the obverse richly decorated with flower ornaments painted with partly three-dimensional gold lacquer (minimal flaws). Four screw-mounted gilt copper shield bosses with green glass inserts (one missing). The reverse decorated with cloud motifs, the two carrying straps and the hand cushion replaced. Diameter 47 cm. historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 2976px × 2933px
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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 18th, century, indian, kotah, leather, painted, shield