Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

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

No reserve

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Auction Closed

June 30, 08:46 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

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

the domed skull of the helmet decorated with embossed floral motifs bordered by a series of gold-damascened palmettes comprising floral sprays, the rim with calligraphic inscriptions within cusped medallions, with applied nasal guard, plume holders, spike finial and aventail; the shield with hunting scenes surrounding a central calligraphic roundel, the rim with two further bands of calligraphy

H: 46 cm ; 18⅛in. W: 9 cm ; 3/1 in. L: 46 cm ; 18⅛ in. (shield), H: 25 cm ; 9¾ in. W: 21,5 cm ; 8½ in. L: 19,5 cm ; 7¾ in. (helmet without chain mail)

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

H: 46 cm ; 18⅛in. W: 9 cm ; 3/1 in. L: 46 cm ; 18⅛ in. (bouclier), H: 25 cm ; 9¾ in. W: 21,5 cm ; 8½ in. L: 19,5 cm ; 7¾ in. (casque sans camail)

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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

inscriptions

In the centre of the shield, in nasta’liq: bandeh-ye shah-e velayat ‘abbas
‘The servant of the King of Trusteeship, ‘Abbas’

This inscription refers to the legend on the seal of the Safavid ruler Shah ‘Abbas I (r. 1588 –1629), and is often found on Qajar works of art, including arms and armour, as in this case.
Around the shield, in nasta'liq: Persian couplets
Around the rim of the helmet, in nasta'liq: Persian couplets, undeciphered.

For a comparable nineteenth century Qajar helmet decorated with hunting scenes which was sold at auction, see Sotheby's London, 1 May 2019, lot 213.