Lacquer Leather Shield, Warring States period, 4th century BC. Unearthed from Jiuliandun in Zaoyang, Hubei Province. Collection of Hubei Provincial Museum.

Two Aboriginal Peoples Northern Australia shields. Sold for $47,600. Photo courtesy Clars Auction Gallery OAKLAND, CA.- On July 12, 13 and 14, Clars Auction Gallery hosted their monthly fine art, jewelry and decorative art auction. The sale would become...

A very rare Ottoman Tombak shield (kalkan), Turkey, late 16th-early 17th century. Estimate £40,000-60,000. LONDON.- A very rare gilt copper Ottoman Tombak shield from the late 16th century is among the highlights of an auction of Antique Arms, Armour...

Baluchistan shield with brass mounts. Afghanistan, 19th Century Made of leather, of round shape, slightly convex; with four festooned-bordered studs, engraved mounts and riveted brim. Inside with four iron rings. condition: very good - dimensions: Diameter...

Two Shields. Persia, 19th Century With similar decoration, but different size. Made of brass, of round shape, convex; with four festooned-bordered engraved studs and pierced centers and borderlines; the surfice decorated and enameled with floral designs....