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 27 cm - Estimation : 900 / 1 100 €

Provenance: The A. C. Tirri Coll. Part II Oriental Arms 

Illustrated: in «Islamic Weapons - Maghrib to Moghol» di Anthony C. Tirri», pag. 253, fig. 186C.

Vente du Vendredi 17 octobre 2008. Armes Anciennes, Armures, Militaria. Czerny's - Sarzana, Italy - Tel: +39 0187 691376