{"product_id":"antique-engraved-steel-dhal-sipar-shield-with-four-bosses-48-cm","title":"Antique Engraved Steel Dhal \/ Sipar Shield with Four Bosses. 48 cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLarge circular hand worked iron steel shield with a shallow convex form, four raised bosses and engraved decoration across the face. The surface retains extensive dark oxidation, patina, scratches and age related wear. The reverse preserves the metal fittings and an aged strap\/grip assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis form is commonly associated with South Asian \u003cstrong\u003edhal\u003c\/strong\u003e and Persian \u003cstrong\u003esipar\u003c\/strong\u003e shields. Exact origin and date have not been independently authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Iron \/ steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Engraved surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Four raised bosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Strap\/grip fittings present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Dhal \/ Sipar type round shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Possibly Persian or South Asian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Undetermined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique wear, oxidation, patina and scratches consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51489107116068,"sku":"DT-0084","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/teres-front.png?v=1789571247","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/antique-engraved-steel-dhal-sipar-shield-with-four-bosses-48-cm","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}