Indian Shield from Lahore, Pakistan, circa 1830. Shield (dhal), steel with gold overlay, backed with crimson textile.

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Indian Shield from Lahore, Pakistan, circa 1830. Shield (dhal), steel with gold overlay, backed with crimson textile. Central to the ornamentation of this shield are a series of figures representing Maharaja Ranjit Singh) identified by the nimbus around his head, his son Sher Singh and two of his generals. This is an important centre for the production of arms and armour. The technique used is called koftgari. This high quality of the overlay and the patination of the steel indicate that this object was probably used for display but it is the same shape and basic design as more functional shields. Birmingham Museum.

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