Lot n° 185
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1500 - 2000
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Dhal Rondache, Northern India, Rajasthan, late 19th century - Lot 185
Dhal Rondache, Northern India, Rajasthan, late 19th century
A circular steel rondache with four domed knobs emerging from a dense engraved design featuring plant motifs—including lotuses—animal motifs dominated by felines, and deities seated cross-legged in medallions. This decoration unfolds around a swirling sun-like face—that of the Hindu deity Surya—with the entire design accented in gold.
Included is an Indo-Persian-style helmet, its domed crown featuring fluted ridges and topped with a three-sided spike; two quill holders at the front frame an openwork aigrette bearing the Bismillah inscribed in Arabic Thuluth script; the sides of the helmet adorned with gold-accented plant scrollwork, its base inscribed in Arabic with the opening verses of the Fatiha.
Dimensions: round shield diameter: D_44 cm; helmet height: H_28 cm; helmet diameter: XXX
Rust and oxidation at the base of the helmet and on the round shield; minor dents on the round shield where the handles are missing; helmet camail missing.
Expert: Camille CELIER
Expert: Camille CELIER
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