INDO PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET DEVIL FACE CALLIGRAPHY IRON STRIP.

Province :Indo Persian .

Made: Made of heavy iron, hand hammered & hand chiseled.

Skull : Demon Devil face ,iron strips with desgin all around skull , entire surface of skull has hand engraved flower motifs,.

Bottom Rim : Arabic calligraphy engraved to invoke Gods' power & blessings to win battle.

Type : Armor, warrior helmet.

Nasal Guard : Retractable nose guard to give protection to the center of face., adjustable & sliding with Arabic calligraphy engraved .

Chain mail : Helped to deflect a blow to the back of the head and neck.

Spike : Finial at the crest of the helmet is flanked by the pair of the plumb holders.

The interior is well padded with cushion.

This makes this helmet adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.

Condition few tiny loss to chain mail and some scattered stains on iron strips.

An interesting helmet showing the influence of other cultures.Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.c century.