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Helmet: TEMP-AA-ARMOURWITHOUTNUMBERS22

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Hemispherical steel skull with a top spike, a long curved nasal with lotus bud finials at top and quatrefoil at the bottom, attached by a staple and wing screw. There are two plume tubes. The skull is decorated with chiselled and gilt hunting scenes in which riders with spears, bows and swords slay a variety of wildlife. Around the base are calligraphic medallions in nastaliq. A mail aventail, formed of butted mail, is attached, formed of a fringe at the front, four deep and four shallow dags at the sides and rear. The mail is extensively damaged. The skull is lined with red cotton edged with green and white tape.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 225 mm
Height: 610 mm
Weight: 1330 g
Width: 210 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1904) by Currelly, C.T.

Dating

Exact 1886 - 1887

School or Style

Qajar Persian

Components of the work

Skull Height 125 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: bin 8
  • Location: Inside
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: TEMP-AA-ARMOURWITHOUTNUMBERS22
Primary reference Number: 162556
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 15 December 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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