Shield (sipar)

Culture: Persian
Period: Qājār dynasty, 1785–1925
Date: 19th century
Material: Steel, carved, inlaid, and false-damascened
possibly made in: India, Asia
possibly made in: Iran, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Islamic Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: height: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
diameter: 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. J. S. Niedringhaus
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 185:1957

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