Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 285:
Description
A fine, early Persian or Indian trophy shield wrought of wootz with characteristic forged-in border decorated with bands of vinework, forms the core to which elaborate gilded and engraved mounts embellished with a fine, translucent green enamel have been applied, including seven ovate tabs, a large, circular boss and rim in characteristic Polish-Hungarian style. The surface is additionally enriched with 24 gilded studs, each set with five turquoises, in concentric rings. The reverse with a pair of bronze lugs set with rings for a leather grip. 17th century. One boss restored, some turquoises lacking. Strong influence from Ottoman prototypes in Polish and Hungarian arms was common during the 17th century. See Z. Zygulski, POLSKA BRON (1982: Warsaw, Krajowa) p. 27, plate 13D for an Ottoman example in the Polish Army Museum, Warsaw, and p. 87, plate 78 and p. 91, plate 83, for two Polish examples in the Wawel Castle Collection, Krakow. Diameter 42.1 cm. Condition II
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