A fine ‘kulah khud’ steel helmet with its matching steel visor

Estimated Value:

3.000 € - 5.000 €

Result:

3.108 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

India, c. 1800
D. 20/ 46 cm
Trimmed in gold and silver. All-round calligraphic decoration. In the centre, depictions of figures and hunting scenes on horseback and on an elephant. In the centre, a depiction of a battle with a dragon. Helmet with chain mail hanging from it.
From a private collection in southern Germany, formerly on display at the Military History Museum in Rastatt Castle - Slightly worn in places, with minimal age-related damage and signs of wear

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