A LARGE GOLD-DAMASCENED SHIELD

A LARGE GOLD-DAMASCENED SHIELD

NORTH INDIA, DATED AH 1256 AND 1841 AD

Of circular form with slightly rounded profile, the centre applied with four bosses and a crescent at top, bordered with calligraphic inscriptions in nasta\'liq script againts floral ground, the borders with deeply carved floral lattice, the rim with floral meander, with two sun-shaped medallions giving the name of Hazrat \'Issa \'Alyat al-Salam Panah, the reverse lined with silver-thread embroidered velvet, small split to the border, otherwise in fair condition

20½in. (52cm.) diam.