A BRASS-OVERLAID STEEL HAND SHIELD WITH SPIKES
India, 19th century

Of typical convex circular shape, with four applied brass bosses with floral collars, the same brass embattled collar running around the rim, with three tall spikes protruding from the centre and two more spikes at the top and bottom, the back with a plain handle, mounted on a black metal stand, 40.5cm x 18.5cm excluding the stand.

Provenance: Hotel Drouot-Richelieu Paris, Vente Courante, 11 May 2006.

Dimensions: 40.5cm x 18.5cm excluding the stand