Shield
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
felt & gold & brass & steel
Measurements
80 mm (Height); 460 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 108513
Summary
Indo-Persian convex shield engraved with calligraphy and floral designs, partly damascened three bosses (one missing).
Provenance
Purchased in 1987 by the National Trust from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000).
Marks and inscriptions
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