Rajasthan, North India, 19th Century — A gold-koftgari steel shield (dhal)

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,864–$2,486
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 18 May 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-582867
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Gold Koftgari Steel Shield, Rajasthan, North India, 19th Century. Bonhams, 18 May 2022, lot 172. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-582867.

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A Gold Koftgari Steel Shield, Rajasthan, North India, 19th Century. Bonhams, 18 May 2022, lot 172. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-582867.

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