Horned Kulah Khud
Culture
Persian
Date1800s
Mediumsteel, iron, copper, brass, gold and silver
Dimensions30.5 cm (12 in.), 3 lb, 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings"2971" in white
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1043
DescriptionFormed to resemble a "div." 1 plumeholder above each temple. Noseguard held in place with a modern screw, replacing the original one; it does not actually move. Decorated with openwork backed with copper sheet (possibly tinned on the inside), secured with brass nails. Surface decorated with silver and gold koftgari and incised decoration. Inscription in silvered Arabic script in the cartouches and roundels that encircle the brow.Aventail is fine links but butted mail; 34 cm long. 2 long dags frame the face, 2 also in back, with 3 smaller ones in between at L and R rear. See closeup in photo database.
ProvenanceEdward Hubbard Litchfield collection purchased by Museum from Parke-Bernet Galleries, NY on December 6, 1951, sale no. 1293. Price of $45 for lot which included HAM#s 2971.1-5 and HAM 2972. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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