Interesting painted hide SHIELD

thinreadline · 28th June 2022, 04:37 PM

Interesting painted hide SHIELD but I am stumped as from where it originates . Diameter 52 cm . Any info appreciated .

David R · 29th June 2022, 10:54 AM

The style of painting indicates Indo-Persia as does the style of grip. Not typical of the area though so I would suggest the fringes of that cultural area. Being hide, I would discard the more humid parts of the region as a possibility. That's all I can guess.

thinreadline · 29th June 2022, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

The style of painting indicates Indo-Persia as does the style of grip. Not typical of the area though so I would suggest the fringes of that cultural area. Being hide, I would discard the more humid parts of the region as a possibility. That's all I can guess.

Interesting David , I do agree the decoration does point to that area , though the lack of bosses on the shield made me wonder .

28th June 2022, 04:37 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Interesting painted hide SHIELD Interesting painted hide SHIELD but I am stumped as from where it originates . Diameter 52 cm . Any info appreciated . Attached Images

29th June 2022, 10:54 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,138	The style of painting indicates Indo-Persia as does the style of grip. Not typical of the area though so I would suggest the fringes of that cultural area. Being hide, I would discard the more humid parts of the region as a possibility. That's all I can guess.