Antique Partition Shield From The 18th/19th Century. Persia, Qajar Dynasty.
Antique 18th- or 19th-century separ shield. Persia, Qajar Dynasty.
An antique, round Indo-Persian-style parade and combat shield, known as a separ (or sipar, dhal).
Materials and construction: Forged steel (or iron alloy), often richly engraved with acid etching and decorated using the koftgari technique (inlaying or weaving gold or silver ornaments into the metal surface).
Construction: A circular, convex shield with four decorative bosses arranged around a central boss, used to parry blows from melee weapons. The entire shield is covered with a dense and complex floral or plant motif, or with figurative scenes.
Very good condition, original patina.
Origin: Persia, late 18th/early 19th century.
Dimensions: Shield diameter: 47 cm; helmet height: approx. 27 cm.
The gallery issues a certificate for each object.
An antique, round Indo-Persian-style parade and combat shield, known as a separ (or sipar, dhal).
Materials and construction: Forged steel (or iron alloy), often richly engraved with acid etching and decorated using the koftgari technique (inlaying or weaving gold or silver ornaments into the metal surface).
Construction: A circular, convex shield with four decorative bosses arranged around a central boss, used to parry blows from melee weapons. The entire shield is covered with a dense and complex floral or plant motif, or with figurative scenes.
Very good condition, original patina.
Origin: Persia, late 18th/early 19th century.
Dimensions: Shield diameter: 47 cm; helmet height: approx. 27 cm.
The gallery issues a certificate for each object.
730 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Good condition
Material: Wrought iron
Diameter: 47
Height: 27
Reference (ID): 1853320
Availability: In stock
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