Shield (Dhál) ca. 1875 Signed by Khooshal Dhunjee & Sons This shield is remarkably fine in quality, technique, and condition in comparison with other examples of Indian painted leather round shields in the Museum's collection (acc. nos. 36.25.586, .588, .593, and .608). It is also important for documentary purposes because the name and address of the shield painters are included on the reverse, placing this within the small group of Indian arms that can be connected with specific craftsmen or a place of production. On the bright red interior painted in gold letters it states: Khooshal Dhunjee & Sons / Painter and Shield makers / Dhalgarwada Street / City Ahmedabad / Bombay Presidency / India.This round convex leather shield is painted overall on the exterior with repeating floral patterns. In the center there is a stylized symmetrical leaf and blossom pattern painted in black on a red ground in a circular compartment surrounded by an off-white band painted with a similar pattern in bla

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Shield (Dhál) ca. 1875 Signed by Khooshal Dhunjee & Sons This shield is remarkably fine in quality, technique, and condition in comparison with other examples of Indian painted leather round shields in the Museum's collection (acc. nos. 36.25.586, .588, .593, and .608). It is also important for documentary purposes because the name and address of the shield painters are included on the reverse, placing this within the small group of Indian arms that can be connected with specific craftsmen or a place of production. On the bright red interior painted in gold letters it states: Khooshal Dhunjee & Sons / Painter and Shield makers / Dhalgarwada Street / City Ahmedabad / Bombay Presidency / India.This round convex leather shield is painted overall on the exterior with repeating floral patterns. In the center there is a stylized symmetrical leaf and blossom pattern painted in black on a red ground in a circular compartment surrounded by an off-white band painted with a similar pattern in bla

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