Bidspirit auction | AN INDIAN HIDE-WRAPPED DHAL SHIELD,

AN INDIAN HIDE-WRAPPED DHAL SHIELD, 19TH CEN. - Consisting of hide in imitation of a tortoiseshell pattern and mounted with four steel bosses, each with hooked quatrefoil borders, the interior retaining its leather pad and grips. D: 18 3/8 in., (46.67 cm.) Condition: Good overall, with slight cracking and scuffing of the hide throughout and wood core slightly warped in places. Leather fittings dry but well preserved overall with some tearing on the cushion.