Bidspirit auction | ARMOUR PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET(KHULA KHUD)

ARMOUR PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET(KHULA KHUD) SNAKE COBRA HEAD & SKULL 2 LIVE SIZE SNAKE FIGS EMBOSSED - Province : Persian / Islamic.Made :Made of Hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled , ion one piece, the riveted crown Plate with screw mounted, quadrangular spike. Snake head : At top of helmet , iron hand made Cobra snake figure and at skull of helmet two live size snake figures. made of ironSkull : Richly chiseled floral and creeper design.Type : Armor, warrior helmet.Nasal Guard : Snake shape nose guard , movable nasal bar with locking screw engraved with design to protect center of face , flanked by two iron plume socketsChain mail : Chain mail : Made of closed iron rings, placed end to end to protect neck Helped to deflect a blow to the back of the head and neck.Plumb : Helmet is flanked by the pair of the plumb holders.The interior is well padded with cotton and cloth cushion.This makes this helmet adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.An interesting helmet showing the influence of other cultures. Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.c century.This would be fine addition to your collection, perfect gift or decoration.History collection does not offer authenticity and age certificate. Condition: Good age related wear