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Shield (Dhál), 18th–early 19th century, Bundi, Rajasthan, Indian, Rajasthan, Bundi, Iron, polychromy, textile, leather, Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Shields, In form and materials, this is a common type of Indian shield. However, in size, and, most importantly, in decoration, this object is both distinct and very rare