**Qajar Helmet, known as a Kulah Khud, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century**
Oriental helmet of the Kulah Khud type. Hemispherical iron skull engraved with foliage and inscriptions in Arabic script, highlighted in gold and silver. It is surmounted by a square-section spike and fitted with two plume holders. Fine steel and brass mail aventail with a scalloped (“wolf-tooth”) edge. Engraved and decorated sliding nasal bar.
Ottoman Empire.
19th century.
Good condition, with age-related oxidation.
Reference :
22131