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Description: | A shield made of transparent hide (boiled rhinoceros), a bright yellow, on which are letters of the Koran. They form an interlacing pattern on which are gilt flowers in continuous series; the letters are probably to be read both ways. The outer rim, as well as the inner one, has rich floral patterns alternately in gold, and in the self colour of the ground on a gold back. It is domed, and has four silver bosses to hold the chains inside for its support.
Material: hide
Material: gilt
Material: gold
Material: silver
Arab shield made in Arabia, (1910.15.209). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.25945 | Go to resource |
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