11 octobre 2008
An early horse shield. Turkey, circa 1500
An early horse shield. Turkey, circa 1500
In iron of round convex shape with low border, emispherical center part and six rivets for the two inside handles. The border decorated with the original fringes hold by brass rivets. In patina, untouched and to be cleaned - condition: middling - dimensions: Diameter 58 cm - Estimation : 4 500 / 6 000 €
Note: Turkish war-shields of this epoch are extremly rare. This shield still owns his original fringes, which can be seen also at the horse armour offered in this sale and on some similar pieces in the collection of the National Museum in Instanbul.
Vente du Vendredi 17 octobre 2008. Armes Anciennes, Armures, Militaria. Czerny's - Sarzana, Italy - Tel: +39 0187 691376
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