Antique Fine Art, Arms&Armor, Sept. 21st 2024
Lot 4289:
Very Special 17th-18th C. Islamic Mughal Indian or Persian TOP Helmet with Seldom Encountered SIGNED Chain Mail Armor Link & Silver Inlaid Skull. A spectacular example of a 17th century Indo-Persian head armor, consisting of a shallow steel bowl of most likely Wootz Damascus steel, having silver inlaid nail dots all around and several interesting and seldom encountered markings. Very long chain mail of very fine riveted links, the two links holding the hooks are bearing a fascinating and rarely seen engraved signature, possibly an owners name or a prayer. Very rare piece of Islamic armor, most likely belonged to a figure of substantial status and high military rank. Regular Adult Size. Length from top of the spike to the bottom of chain mail: 28". PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSEUP IMAGES BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE Sofedesignauctions.com THANK YOU ! Mannequin is Not Included. ~~.
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