Helmet with Aventail late 15th–16th century Turkish, in the style of Turkman armor This especially attractive and well preserved turban helmet retains the mail aventail that protected the lower half of the face and neck. The aventail is fixed with a lead seal stamped with the mark used in the Ottoman arsenals, an indication that this example, like the other turban helmets also in the Museum's collection (acc. nos. , .210, .214, .457, .462; ), passed into Turkish possession as booty with the Ottoman conquest of Iran and the least one turban helmet decorated in a sty
Helmet with Aventail late 15th–16th century Turkish, in the style of Turkman armor This especially attractive and well preserved turban helmet retains the mail aventail that protected the lower half of the face and neck. The aventail is fixed with a lead seal stamped with the mark used in the Ottoman arsenals, an indication that this example, like the other turban helmets also in the Museum's collection (acc. nos. , .210, .214, .457, .462; ), passed into Turkish possession as booty with the Ottoman conquest of Iran and the least one turban helmet decorated in a style comparable to this example bears the name of Farruhk-Siar (reigned 1464–1501), ruler of Shirvan in the Caucasus. Such evidence suggests that this helmet is also of Shirvan manufacture. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6701. Overview: Turkman Helmets Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Helmet with Aventail. Turkish, in the style of Turkman armor. late 15th–16th century. Steel, iron, silver, copper alloy. Helmets
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