260 - A QAJAR PERSIAN KULAH KHUD HELMET WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY

A QAJAR PERSIAN KULAH KHUD HELMET WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY The hemispherical steel skull is surmounted by a tall faceted spike and fitted with an adjustable nasal guard and a pair of plume holders. The surface is engraved and silver-inlaid with dense floral arabesques, palmettes, and bands of Persian calligraphy, with traces of gold decoration. The lower rim is fitted with a long mail aventail composed of iron links and terminating in pointed sections. Dimensions: Height: Condition: Light surface oxidation consistent with age. Helmet known as kolah khud Iran, Qajar Art, XIXᵉ century Hemispherical steel helmet, finely engraved with vegetal scrolls, palmettes and interlacing, with decoration enhanced by traces of gold in koftgari. It is topped by a spike, fitted with two plume holders and holes formerly designed to hold a camail. A long front nose blade, ending in a three-lobed finial, is attached to the base of the dome by riveted hardware. H. 24 cm Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.