A GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL HELMET AND SHIELD, QAJAR, PERSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
拍品描述
Both engraved and decorated in gold overlay with inscription-filled cartouches, with openwork decoration interspersed by panels with foliate designs, the helmet of domed form surmounted by a spike finial, with adjustable nose guard terminating in a palmette to each end, flanked by plume holders, with camail comprising steel and brass rings with geometric designs; the shield of convex form with four applied steel bosses. D. 44 cm. D. ca. 21 cm. H. ca. 68 cm.
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