Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

No reserve

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Auction Closed

June 30, 08:46 PM GMT

Estimate

1,200 - 1,800 EUR

Lot Details

Description

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

of domed form, engraved with a dense floral pattern, a broad band of large linked cartouches with gold koftgari floral and scrolling decoration, the rim with a narrow band of circular medallions comprising Persian calligraphic verses with silver overlay, the moveable nasal guard flanked by plume holders, with spike and chain mail neck-guard

31,1 cm ; 12¼ in.

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Casque (kulah khud) en acier ciselé à décor damasquiné d’or et d’argent, Iran, Qajar, 19e siècle

31,1cm ; 12¼ in.

Les Lots d'origine perse/iranien sont susceptibles d'être soumis à des restrictions d'importation dans certains pays, comme les Etats-Unis ainsi que dans certains ou tous les pays membres de Gulf Co-operation council. Il appartient à l'acheteur de veiller à s'assurer des règlementations en vigueur dans son pays de résidence ; l'incapacité à importer le lot ne pourra en aucun cas justifier une annulation de la vente. This lot of Persian/Iranian origin may be subject to import restrictions in some countries like the United States and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that the export / import will comply with the regulations currently in place in their country of residence; A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a sale's cancellation

Christie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour Including the Collection of Dr. Robert Amalric, 24 May 2006, lot 173

inscriptions

non deciphered, similar to lot 147