Lot 137:
AN AFGHAN KALKAN SHIELD
Sold for: $830
Description
Lightly-domed and composed of thick cording woven onto a metallic weft in yellow with prominent geometrical designs in blue, with iron rim and four steel bosses with silver inlay, the reverse with remains of original grips and cushion. First half of the 19th century. A rare relict of medieval forms. Light wear. Diameter 34cm. Condition II
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