PERSIAN
Shield, Arm plate and Hand cover
(18th century)

Medium
iron, silver, gold, cotton, wool

Measurements
(1) 8.5 × 45.5 cm diameter (shield)
(2) 4.1 × 20.0 × 35.8 cm (arm plate)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1936

Gallery location
Not on display

About this work

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Iranian shields were circular with decorative bosses covering their handle ring attachments and inscriptions running around the outer borders. In addition to its meaning, the text was specifically employed as an ornamental device. This shield is beautifully decorated with gold and silver arabesque and textual ornament applied in the manner of damascened (inlaid) metalwork.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Iran

Accession Number
3630.1-3-D3

Department
Asian Art

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PERSIAN
Shield, Arm plate and Hand cover
(18th century)