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Antique Indo-Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Engraved Motifs

$745

£574.26

€686.93

CA$1,083.43

A$1,116.93

CHF 634.63

MX$14,138.35

NOK 7,267.44

SEK 7,613.54

DKK 5,135.23

About the Item

This artifact is an Indo-Persian Kulah Khud helmet, a traditional style of head armor used across Persia, India, and the Ottoman Empire from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This traditional Indo-Persian Kulah Khud helmet is primarily made of forged steel. The skull bowl was fashioned from a single sheet of wrought iron or low-carbon steel, which was meticulously hammered, visible in photo #6, over a mold to form a uniform, protective dome. Forged either of iron or a matching steel alloy, the sharp spear-point spike mounted at the absolute top of the dome served a psychological and combative purpose to deflect downwards sword blows. Also attached is a vertical metal strip running down the center front, a nasal guard designed to protect the user's face. The two small, angled metal sockets on the front flanks were designed to hold decorative feathers (such as heron or egret plumes) during military parades or court displays. The darkened, brownish finish on this specific piece is a natural patina, indicating oxidized steel that has weathered over time from environmental exposure and age. The outer bowl features extensive hand-engraved scrollwork, typical of the decorative styles popularized during the Safavid and Qajar periods. Such Indo-Persian helmets usually feature a draped skirt of interlocking iron rings (chainmail aventail) attached along the bottom rim holes to safeguard the warrior's ears, neck, and shoulders. However, this piece has lost its lower mail skirt over time, a common occurrence with antique battlefield relics. Signature/Maker’s mark: Nonexistent

Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Style:
Islamic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Steel,Velvet,Hammered,Hand-Crafted
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition commensurate with age and use. Missing adjustable nasal guard sliding bar and chainmail skirt along sides and back. Please review all photos.
Seller Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5199250102942

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