Indian Circular Brass Shield

Indian Circular Brass Shield, convex form, with applied bosses and crescent moon, openwork decoration with animal hunting scenes and floral ground, the reverse with two handles and hand cushion. Notes: The shield has four bosses and crescents familiar from a north Indian type and was not intended for battle but is instead a ceremonial shield as the open work would not allow much protection. This shield in in found condition uncleaned 23 in. 58 cm. diameter