Shield

Description

Shield of steel damascened in gold and engraved with floriated designs, inscriptions and animals in compartments: Middle East, Iran, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1883.29.2

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Shield

Production information

Iran, West Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Steel, Gold

Physical description

Steel, damascened in gold and engraved with floriated designs, inscriptions and animals in compartments

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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