Language: Hindi
Source: In common use

Ḍhāl (ढाल) is the Hindi word for "shield". Indian shields are usually made of cured hide, often buffalo, but for the most prized shields rhinoceros hide was used. All-metal shields are also encountered.

There are usually four bosses on the front, with rings on the back for handle straps. In earlier periods, shields with 1 or 6 bosses are also seen.

 

 

Indian shield with and without backlight

Some Indian shields light up a nice amber color in backlight.
This particular shield is Nepalese or Indian for a Nepalese client.
Listed at Mandarin Mansion in 2020.

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Peculiar shield with catching hook, used by the Santali people of Bengal.

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All the designs being true inlay, with almost no losses.

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