Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier
Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier
A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kuhla khud), Qajar, Persia, late 18th/19th century
Auction Closed
June 30, 08:46 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kuhla khud), Qajar, Persia, late 18th/19th century
of domed rounded form with applied upper spike faceted finial, adjustable nose guard issuing palmettes at each extremity, with two plume holders, the gold overlaid decoration in a band of inscriptions in cartouches at the base and scrolling palmettes across the body, a main skirt attached around the base lined with navy blue velvet
62,8 cm ; 24¾in.
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Casque (kulah khud) en acier ciselé à décor damasquiné d’or, Iran, Qajar, fin 18e/19e siècle
62,8 cm ; 24¾in.
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
Sotheby's London, Arts of the Islamic World, 14 April 2010, lot 232
inscriptions
Undeciphered Persian verses in praise of the helmet.
Undeciphered Persian verses in praise of the helmet.