ASIA WEEK NY Runjeet Singh Antique Arms and Armour @Arader Galleries 1016 Madison Avenue Haha Rani Dhal (Shield) Newar, India.18th C., 24”. Black and gold paint depict a procession of mostly courtly women on this Rajput leather shield. The women are wearing turbans and carrying weapons. Floral patterns, tigers, lions, horses, and elephants are realistic, conveying a realistic story about the procession as it weaves through buildings and trees. The gold color gives further importance to the royal nature of the procession. “Surya, the sun god of the Mewar royal court occupies the center of the Dahl.”#asiaweekny #marilynwhitepr #runjeetsinghgallery #India #indianantiques #indianantiquearmour #goldshield https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0kHyTP1s_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=