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.
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A translucent hide shield with gilt brass ornaments. Probably Nepalese of for a Nepalese client.
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A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
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An interesting Indian dhal, a small shield that was signed by its maker from Gujarat.
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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
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