Shield (Dhál) 19th century Indian Probably from Lahore, this is a virtuoso demonstration of koftgari, or counterfeit damascening. In this technique, the steel is crosshatched with files, and designs cut from gold or silver foil or wire are applied to the rough area and burnished in Shield (Dhál). Indian. 19th century. Steel, gold, silk-velvet. Shields

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