71. A PERSIAN KULAH KHUD HELMET, 18TH CENTURY

Origin: Persia, 18th century.

Height of the skull with peak 26 cm. Diameter of the lower part 19,6 cm.

A one piece skull, decorated with floral ornaments, with a lane of gilding in the lower part. Remains of gilding on other parts of the helmet. A cone shape peak, riveted to the sklull, with pointed top of square cross-section. Movable face guard, fixed with a screw. On sides, in the front, horn-like holders for feathers. A chain mail made of small rings.