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Shield nineteenth century
Steel, gold | 5.0 x 34.7 x 37.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37635
Saloon Corridor , Sandringham House
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A convex, circular shield or dhal made of blued steel and overlaid with gold using a technique called kuftkari. The surface of the shield is applied with profile-cut representations of wild animals, surmounted by four gilt bosses and a central star-shaped boss.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Kharak Singh, Raja of Kapurthala.
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gold
Measurements
5.0 x 34.7 x 37.7 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Punjab [India]
