A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

of domed form, engraved with a dense floral pattern, a broad band of large linked cartouches with gold koftgari floral and scrolling decoration, the rim with a narrow band of circular medallions comprising Persian calligraphic verses with silver overlay, the moveable nasal guard flanked by plume holders, with spike and chain mail neck-guard
31,1 cm ; 12¼ in.
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Casque (kulah khud) en acier ciselé à décor damasquiné d’or et d’argent, Iran, Qajar, 19e siècle

31,1cm ; 12¼ in.

Condition Report:
The surface with some weathering and erosion, gold design visible, tarnishing to silver, notably the inscription, could benefit from a professional clean, chainmail in general good condition with very minor missing sections, textile to interior with some stains, tears and wear, as viewed.

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Provenance:
Christie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour Including the Collection of Dr. Robert Amalric, 24 May 2006, lot 173