A khula-khud
dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Indopersia, Heavy, iron skull, surmounted by a square cusp, with knot and tapering base. Front part of the helmet decorated in relief to effigy a human's face, remains of engraved eyes and traces of a thick, rinceaux weave on a large part of the surface. Central nose-piece with cockerel-shaped screw (break), two, iron plume-holders. Iron mail neck-defense with simple rings. Two, iron horns on sides. height totl circa 58 cm.
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dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Indopersia, Heavy, iron skull, surmounted by a square cusp, with knot and tapering base. Front part of the helmet decorated in relief to effigy a human's face, remains of engraved eyes and traces of a thick, rinceaux weave on a large part of the surface. Central nose-piece with cockerel-shaped screw (break), two, iron plume-holders. Iron mail neck-defense with simple rings. Two, iron horns on sides. height totl circa 58 cm.
