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THB19th C. Indo-Persian Iron Helmet, Shield, & Arm Guard
Lot 57c
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Central Asia, northern India/Pakistan, Indo-Persian culture, ca. first half of the 19th century CE. A fine selection of forged-iron armor components from Central Asia adorned with etched figural and animal motifs. First is a Khula Khud helmet of a domed form with a central nose guard, a four-sided spike on top, a lower mesh lining made from thousands of iron chain links, and etched equestrian motifs and Kufic script adorned with faint gilding. Second is one half of the lower cannon of a vambrace meant to protect the forearm with a pointed elbow cap, a narrow wrist opening with a flared rim, and four equestrian figures riding among a field of animals. The largest item is a hemispherical iron shield known as a sipar with an exterior brass reinforcement ring, four petite floral bosses, and similar equestrian motifs decorated in faint gilding. Fabulous patina has formed over each component of this assemblage of attractive armaments! Size of largest (shield): 18.5" W (47 cm)
For a stylistically similar example of a Khula Khud helmet with ample gilding, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 36.25.67a,b.
For a stylistically similar example of a shield from the mid-18th century, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 36.25.613.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#152667Helmet has losses to some chain links and suspension rings on lower periphery, with petite perforations to front and top; shield and lower vambrace cannon are intact and very good. All items have minor abrasions, softening to some etched details, and fading to original gilding, and very slight bending to overall forms. Faint remains of original gilding visible in some areas, and great patina throughout.Condition
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