Helmet, 17th–18th century, probably Golconda, Andhra Pradesh, Indian, Deccan, possibly Golconda, Steel, iron, gold

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Helmet, 17th–18th century, probably Golconda, Andhra Pradesh, Indian, Deccan, possibly Golconda, Steel, iron, gold, H. including mail 24 in. (61 cm); H. including nasal 13 1/4 in. ( cm); H. excluding mail and nasal 9 in. ( cm); W. 9 in. ( cm); D. 11 1/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 3 lb. 12 oz. (1701 g), Helmets, The helmet is decorated with Koranic inscriptions, including (Koran 61:13), 'Help from Allah and a speedy victory.' In the nineteenth century, it belonged to Aldolphe Goupil, father-in-law of the painter Jean-Leon Gérôme (1824–1904

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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