Arms & ArmorShields18th—19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Shield (Dhàl) |
| Medium | Steel, iron, gold, textile (velvet) |
| Dimensions | Diam. 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm); D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 11.7 oz. (3053.2 g) |
| Classification | Shields |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th—19th century |
| Credit Line | John Stoneacre Ellis Collection, Gift of Mrs. Ellis and Augustus Van Horne Ellis, 1896 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 25030