Lot 308:
A PERSIAN ARMOR SET
Description
Comprising an embellished helmet and shield, each with en suite panels of foliage and cameos of Persian heroes from the ShahNameh or Book of Kings. The helmet of characteristic hemispherical form with elongated top spike, nasal bar and plume tubes, with a camail of butted rings. The circular steel shield with four bosses and raised rim. 20th century. Areas of rusting. Diameter of shield 48.8cm/ 19 1/4 inches. Condition III
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