Mughal Steel and Silver Shield (Dhal), 1800 BCE - 1900 CE
Steel, Silver
45.7 x 5.1 cm
18 x 2 in
18 x 2 in
IL.120
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The dhal, a type of Mughal shield found in the India, is typically circular, convex, and convex-domed. Primarily used for defense alongside swords by both cavalry and infantry, these shields...
The dhal, a type of Mughal shield found in the India, is typically circular, convex, and convex-domed. Primarily used for defense alongside swords by both cavalry and infantry, these shields were crafted from steel or hides. They often featured four or six metallic bosses, intricate gold damascening, and, in many cases, velvet or silk padding on the inside.