Shield (1) - Antique Amhara - Ethiopia - 1850-1900

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Antique ras shield from Ethiopa, associated with Amhara nobility, dating circa 1850–1900, made of gilded brass and leather with velvet lining, weighing about 1 kg and measuring 15 cm by 45 cm, provenance from an Italian antique dealer, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful silver-blue “Ras” Abyssinian shield dating from around 1850. Decorated with hand-hammered metal elements and upholstered with velvet. This shield was a status symbol for Ethiopian Amharan nobility. A unique piece of history that will increase in value over the coming decades. Not a replica, but original from that period.

Purchased from an Italian antique dealer (correspondence available).

Registered mail shipped, costs to the buyer.
Weight is approximately 1 kg

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Beautiful silver-blue “Ras” Abyssinian shield dating from around 1850. Decorated with hand-hammered metal elements and upholstered with velvet. This shield was a status symbol for Ethiopian Amharan nobility. A unique piece of history that will increase in value over the coming decades. Not a replica, but original from that period.

Purchased from an Italian antique dealer (correspondence available).

Registered mail shipped, costs to the buyer.
Weight is approximately 1 kg

Translated Show original

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Gilt brass, Leather
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Ethnic group/culture
Amhara
Condition
Good condition, see description
Indigenous object name
ras shield
Height
15 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
45 cm
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1850-1900
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