Description:

Central Asia, Persia, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful example of a Khula Khud forged-carbon-steel helmet of a circular form with four curved tabs that hang around the lower periphery. The top of the domed helmet displays a three-pronged finial with two wavy lateral prongs, and interior is lined with crimson-hued cotton fabric to increase the comfortability of the wearer. The front of the helmet is decorated with an abstract silvered face with almond-shaped eyes beneath thin brows, a slender nose, a curled mustache, and full lips. A pair of cylindrical socketing shafts flank either side of the expressive countenance, and several silvered panels filled with intricate Arabic script adorn the finial base, midsection, and lower brim. Size: 8.875" W x 16.5" H (22.5 cm x 41.9 cm)

For a stylistically similar example of a Khula Khud with horns, a central spike, and a chain-mail veil, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 96.5.125.

Provenance: private Tennessee, USA collection

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#150421

  • Condition: Slight bending to overall form of some lower peripheral panels and finial, with minor abrasions to exterior surfaces, and light softening to some silvered details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice traces of silvered details across exterior, and great patina throughout.

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