AUCTIONS IMPERIAL DECEMBER 2020

A RARE ETHIOPIAN SHEILD

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Start price: $400

Estimated price: $800 - $1,000

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Description

A high quality example of characteristic form, made for a Ras, or member of the Ethiopian nobility and carried at the Emperor’s court. The body covered in velvet and elaborately set with numerous embossed, engraved and gilded mounts, with a stylized sun at the center as is typical. The reverse with leather lining and original grip intact. Late 19th century. Well worn overall. Diameter43.3cm. Condition III