A QAJAR CHAINMAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT, KHULA-KHUD AND VAMBRACE, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3004916

Of large riveted iron rings open at the front and extending to cover the upper leg, the central row with cusped lower edges, the sides incorporating pairs of iron plates.
72 by 100 cm.
A helmet of domed form with spike and flanked by two plume holders, engraved and inlaid with floral leafy sprays, with chain mail neck guard.
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