A STEEL HELMET, MUGHAL, INDIA, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
Of domed form surmounted by a spike holder, the sides with ear guard flaps, with a lobed peak incised with floral decoration, with engraved bands of calligraphy around the rim with Surah Al-Kursi. The apertures around the base of the helmet suggest that, originally, it would have been completed with a chain mail neck and face guard.35 cm. heightProvenance: According to the present owner from a Swiss private collection purchased 1980 from Rosenbaum in Ascona - 1980-1994 Belgium private collection - 1994-2020 Private collection Germany
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Of domed form surmounted by a spike holder, the sides with ear guard flaps, with a lobed peak incised with floral decoration, with engraved bands of calligraphy around the rim with Surah Al-Kursi. The apertures around the base of the helmet suggest that, originally, it would have been completed with a chain mail neck and face guard.35 cm. heightProvenance: According to the present owner from a Swiss private collection purchased 1980 from Rosenbaum in Ascona - 1980-1994 Belgium private collection - 1994-2020 Private collection Germany
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