25th Jun, 2014 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE ELEMENT OF TIBETAN IRON AND LAMELLAR ARMOUR
A RARE ELEMENT OF TIBETAN IRON AND LAMELLAR ARMOUR, 15TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY A CAPE OR MANTLE
formed of a broad horizontal row of curved slender iron plates faced with hide, carrying two pairs of panels, each formed of six rows of thick hide plates, all joined by leather thongs (small losses and disarticulations), and with traces of red painted decoration
See footnote to previous lot.
Sold for £500
A RARE ELEMENT OF TIBETAN IRON AND LAMELLAR ARMOUR, 15TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY A CAPE OR MANTLE
formed of a broad horizontal row of curved slender iron plates faced with hide, carrying two pairs of panels, each formed of six rows of thick hide plates, all joined by leather thongs (small losses and disarticulations), and with traces of red painted decoration
See footnote to previous lot.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2014
