**AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull etched over its surface with scenes from the chase including figures in traditional dress, a band of inscriptions around the base, fitted with a pair of plume holders at the front, sliding nasal bar (retaining screw and central spike missing), and a very small portion of its mail neck-defence 14 cm; 5 1/2 in high