Shield: TEMP-AA-ARMOURWITHOUTNUMBERS24

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Shield
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Description

Of steel, circular and formed in a shallow dome, chiselled with a central zone of chiselled and gilt hunting scenes in which riders with spears, bows and swords slay a variety of wildlife. Around the edge are calligraphic medallions in Nastaliq. In the centre is a medallion inscribed and gilt ‘al sultan Nazir Shah 1304’. Nasir Shah is the Qajar Nasir al din Shah ibn Muhammad (r.1848–95). There are four bosses, with pierced lugs inside. The shield is lined with red cotton. The lining is stained and damaged round the edge.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 520 mm
Weight: 2340 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1904)

Dating

Exact 1886 CE - 1887 CE

School or Style

Components of the work

Lining composed of cotton fabric ( red)
Decoration composed of gold

Materials used in production

Inscription or legends present

Type: Inscription

Text: bin 8
Location: Inside
Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: TEMP-AA-ARMOURWITHOUTNUMBERS24
Primary reference Number: 162558
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 15 December 2022

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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            University of Cambridge}}

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