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Persian
Shield, Arm plate and Hand cover (18th century)
iron, silver, gold, cotton, wool
(1) 8.5 × 45.5 cm diameter (shield)
(2) 4.1 × 20.0 × 35.8 cm (arm plate)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1936
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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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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