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IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
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A QAJAR GOLD DAMASCENED STEEL HELMET (KHULA KHUD)
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical high domed form with applied upper spike finial, adjustable nose-guard and four plume holders, a shaped mail skirt below, the helmet decorated with overall scrolling and interlaced arabesques around inscription cartouches, a band of inscription cartouches around the base, the applied elements with gold damascened floral motifs
10 3/8in. (26.4cm.) high without skirt
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical high domed form with applied upper spike finial, adjustable nose-guard and four plume holders, a shaped mail skirt below, the helmet decorated with overall scrolling and interlaced arabesques around inscription cartouches, a band of inscription cartouches around the base, the applied elements with gold damascened floral motifs
10 3/8in. (26.4cm.) high without skirt
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.