Bidspirit auction | Spectacular Large Mughal Indian Painted

Spectacular Large Mughal Indian Painted Hide Dhal Shield with Royal Hunting & Courtly Procession Scenes - A highly decorative Large Mughal Indian Painted Hide Dhal Shield, of circular form with a rich red ground extensively ornamented with gilt floral scrollwork and a broad gilt floral border. The face is set with four prominent steel bosses, each surrounded by pierced and scrolling decorative mounts. The shield is especially notable for its series of gilt circular medallions depicting a variety of figural and animal subjects, including tigers, hunting scenes, human figures, and other narrative motifs. At the center is a larger gilt medallion portraying a crowned or jeweled face within a radiating sunburst design. The reverse is finished in red and retains remnants of the original fabric grip or carrying arrangement. The combination of vivid red ground, extensive gilding, figural decoration, and elaborate bosses gives the shield a particularly impressive and courtly appearance. Diameter: 19 1/4”. For additional images please visit sofedesignauctions.com Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS do not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on your item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. PLEASE SELECT IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND SHIPPING.SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames, large fragile items or large sculptures. After paying for your item/s please call SOFE at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a shipping quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS do not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.