Bidspirit auction | ARMOUR PERSIAN /MUGHLWARRIOR'S HORSE FACE
ARMOUR PERSIAN /MUGHLWARRIOR'S HORSE FACE MASK 10 SPIKES BRASS STRIP DECORATION 25 INCHES LONG - Province : Mughal / Islamic .Rare Mughal / Islamic warrior Horse face mask inserted 10 spikes like Pyramid in both portions Made : Made of hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled.Spikes : 10 spikes foxed in Pyramid style. Surface :Bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its entire surface with floral & creeper design.The horse helmet has brass decoration strips all over with on fine hand Engraving of flower motifs .It measures: About 25 inches long .The reverse of horse face mask has heavy cotton with cloth cushion &has cotton long ropes with silk flowers to tight. Horse face masks helmet are well documented in war books and have Illustration on armor web sites.This makes this horse face mask adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.An interesting horse mask showing the influence of other cultures.Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.c centaury.History collection does not of authenticity and age certificate Condition: Good age related wear