Mughal Shield Boss Brooch

Description

This Brooch is inspired by two of the Mughal shield bosses from the 17th century CE. Made exclusively for DAI, it is 24 Kt gold plating on pewter.

Inspiration object: LNS 209 J a Mughal shield, its design consists of a hemispherical centre, with compound lobed perimeter rendering a twenty-petal rosette. The domed section consists of seven flowers with the six petaled rosette centre, surrounded by six flowers of similar make-up. Between each three flowers is a leaf set with a small emerald. Mughal India (perhaps Deccan), 17th Century CE.

Inspiration Object

Details

Size: dia 4 cm

Material: Gold plated

Origin: USA

Weight: 20 gram