Large sipar fouladi (wootz shield)
North Indian shield entirely made of wootz, including its bosses.
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Peculiar shield with catching hook, used by the Santali people of Bengal.
€1500,-Fine Burmese silver sword scabbard
It represents the best of Burmese silversmithing with repousse work in high relief.
SoldCeremonial peurise teumaga
Cast brass shield of a ceremonial type that was used during sword dances in Aceh.
SoldAn unusual ḍhāl
A translucent hide shield with gilt brass ornaments. Probably Nepalese of for a Nepalese client.
SoldSinhalese export sword guard
A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
GalleryIndian signed dhal from Gujarat
An interesting Indian dhal, a small shield that was signed by its maker from Gujarat.
SoldChiseled iron Hindu basket hilt
With blackened iron panels with decorative borders carved in relief.
SoldFine Canton-style export sword guard
Introduction Many Asian export sword guards, and later Japanese guards inspired by them
SoldAsian export disc guard
The design, overlaid in silver, gold, and copper, over a crosshatched background shows dragon amongst clouds.
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