A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL SHIELD, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3005002

The shield with four applied gilt decorated bronze bosses, the finely carved decoration with a central roundel with cartouches and roundels filled with floral leafy sprays, surrounded by three diaper bands containing cartouches enclosing floral sprigs, hunting scenes, different kinds of animals and Persian inscriptions in large nastaliq script.
Diameter: 43.5 cm.

PROVENANCE
Private collection, France