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197 A PERSIAN ETCHED IRON HELMET (KULAH KHUD), QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY of hemispherical form, fitted at its apex with a spike with moulded base, at the front with a sliding nasal bar secured by a thumb-screw and with a plume-holder on either side, decorated throughout with a framework of gold cartouches, mounted warriors, exotic beasts and birds, all enriched with gold, and mail neck defence of butted links 28.0 cm; 11 in high £500-600 198 AN UNUSUAL PERSIAN HELMET FOR A CHILD (KULAH KHUD), QAJAR, LATE 19TH CENTURY of hemispherical form, fitted at its apex and with a loop on each side at the base for straps, decorated throughout with a series of etched cartouches filled with exotic birds and flowers, all within an elaborate gold koftgari framework (patinated, the gold worn) 13.0 cm; 5 ⅛ in high
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199 A PERSIAN ETCHED IRON HELMET (KULAH KHUD), QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY of hemispherical form, the brim hammer welded to the bowl, fitted at its apex with a moulded base for a spike (now missing), at the front with a sliding nasal bar secured by a thumb-screw and with a plume-holder on each side, decorated throughout with a framework of gold cartouches filled with mounted warriors and calligraphy, the brim encircled by a calligraphic panel framed by gold lines, and mail neck-defence of butted links 14.5 cm; 5 ¾ in high £300-400
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