Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / New... / The... / Craftsmanship... / Dhal / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: New Walk Museum and Art Gallery [Leicester]This exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.The ExhibitionShort filmsThe Peacock BargeMilitary figuresBackThe ExhibitionCourts of the SubcontinentExchanging giftsCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentHighlights of the tourEnamellingMetalworkWoodworkingArms and armourJewellerySignificanceBackCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentINDIAN Shield RCIN 11411This shield is decorated with enamelled and diamond bosses in the form of curled up cheetahs. The surface was originally lacquered to create a smooth finish.PreviousNextPreviousNext