Bidspirit auction | A ARMOUR OTTOMAN/TURKISH WARRIOR HELMET

A ARMOUR OTTOMAN/TURKISH WARRIOR HELMET (KULAH KHUD) VISOR NECK EAR GUARD FIGS - RARE AMAZING OTTOMAN/ TURKISH WARRIOR HELMET VISOR NECK EAR GUARDS WARRIOR FIGS , ARBIC INSCRIPTION, A RARE HELMET FOR TRESURE COLLECTION. Arabic inscription at skull, visor and neck guard , ear guards have hand chiseled warrior figure on horse. Dating :Unknown. Province : Turkish Ottoman . Made : Hand forged steel, hand hammered , hand chiseled, skull made in one piece. The ears guards have hand engraved warrior on horse figures. The neck , ear guards and skull has Arabic inscription from holy book Koran to invoke God's power and blessing to win battle. The helmet bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its entire surface with floral and creeper design . Shape : Hemispherical skull. Chain mail : Made of closed iron rings, placed end to end to protect neck. Turkish warrior use to put turban thus size of helmet is much bigger than normal helmet. The reverse of helmet has cloth cushion. It would be fine addition to your collection or perfect gift or display. This makes this helmet adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor. An interesting mask showing the influence of other cultures , Circa Qajar period 18th.- 19th. c century. The reverse of helmet has cloth cushion. It would be fine addition to your collection or perfect gift or display. History collection does not offer any certificate of age and authenticity certificate. You did find this page between other thousands at this crowded- market , now you in safe place with a reliable collector and able to make solid purchase with absolute confidence. Condition: Good age related wear