Lot 154 A GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL HELMET AND SHIELD, QAJAR, PERSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Reference: ART3008425
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.
Diameter 44 cm.
Diameter ca. 21 cm.
Height ca. 68 cm.