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AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR
Antique round Dhal (shield) of steel with a brass rim. Decorated with incredibly detailed relief floral ornament, cartouches with Arabic calligraphy, and five protruding suns with faces. There are also four pairs of angels holding crowns with stars and crescents that are attracted to the sun in the center of the shield. Contains elements of gilding.19th century.
Dimensions: D: 17 1/2 in., (44.5 cm.)
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