A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL SET OF ARMOUR
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL SET OF ARMOUR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY Comprising a helmet, a large shield and an arm guard ( bazuband ), the helmet cast as a monster's face with two applied horns and sliding nose guard, the shield with four applied bosses, the finely carved decoration with battle scenes and calligraphic medallions overall, the shield with name of Shah Sulayman in the centre Shield 21in. (53.3cm.) diam. (3)
A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL SET OF ARMOUR
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL SET OF ARMOUR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY Comprising a helmet, a large shield and an arm guard ( bazuband ), the helmet cast as a monster's face with two applied horns and sliding nose guard, the shield with four applied bosses, the finely carved decoration with battle scenes and calligraphic medallions overall, the shield with name of Shah Sulayman in the centre Shield 21in. (53.3cm.) diam. (3)
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