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Unknown — A Rare Ottoman Wicker Shield (Kalkan), Turkey, 17th Century
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A Rare Ottoman Wicker Shield (Kalkan), Turkey, 17th Century

A rare Ottoman wicker shield (kalkan) from Turkey, dating to the 17th century. This defensive weapon exemplifies the lighter shield construction used by Ottoman forces, combining flexibility with protection.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 1

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Unknown, A Rare Ottoman Wicker Shield (Kalkan), Turkey, 17th Century

A rare Ottoman wicker shield (kalkan) from Turkey, dating to the 17th century. This defensive weapon exemplifies the lighter shield construction used by Ottoman forces, combining flexibility with protection.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Historical Artifact, Defensive, Shield, Ottoman, Wicker, Craftsmanship, Military, Armor, Defensive Weapon, Kalkan, Turkey, 17th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art