ANTIQUE FINE ART, ARMS & ARMOR, JULY 13th, 24
Lot 3450:
Very Rare 17th-18th C. Islamic Mughal Indian or Persian Top Helmet with Seldom Encountered SIGNED Chain Mail Armor Link. 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". Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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