Lot 121: An Indo-Persian Iron Kulah Khud Helmet with Inlaid...
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An Indo-Persian Iron Kulah Khud Helmet with Inlaid Script and Finial.
An iron helmet with a domed form and slightly flared rim, surmounted by a prominent tapering finial. The surface is embellished with etched floral cartouches and medallions filled with Arabic script, alternating with arabesque patterns. The lower band is encircled by a continuous frieze of floral motifs and script-filled ovals.
H: Approximately 24cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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