10th Dec, 2008 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE EASTERN HELMET
A RARE EASTERN HELMET, PROBABLY TIBETAN, 18/19TH CENTURY
with domed skull formed of ten broad plates reinforced at the joins by shaped ribbed plates, fitted at the top with a moulded baluster-shaped finial, at the front with angular peak, and neck-guard formed of two rows of thirty-three rectangular plates (surface rust throughout, some neck-plates loose)
42.5cm; 16 3/4in high
Sold for £250
A RARE EASTERN HELMET, PROBABLY TIBETAN, 18/19TH CENTURY
with domed skull formed of ten broad plates reinforced at the joins by shaped ribbed plates, fitted at the top with a moulded baluster-shaped finial, at the front with angular peak, and neck-guard formed of two rows of thirty-three rectangular plates (surface rust throughout, some neck-plates loose)
42.5cm; 16 3/4in high
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 10th Dec, 2008
