An Indian gold-inlaid kulah khud, 18th century Skull forged from wootz Damascus in one piece with profuse floral gold inlays. Riveted, blossom-shaped top piece with screwed plume socket. Two plume holders on the sides, the nasal bar secured by a hook latch and edged with leaf shapes. Attached is a perfectly preserved aventail, composed of fine butted iron and brass rings. Height circa 55 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 18th, century, forged, gold-inlaid, indian, khud, kulah, skull, wootz