Name: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access
Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Arms & ArmorShields19th century

Artwork Details

Title	Shield (Dhál)
Medium	Leather, iron, lacquer
Dimensions	Diam. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm)
Classification	Shields
Department	Arms & Armor
Date	19th century
Credit Line	Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Indian
Date Range	1801 – 1900

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31912