Of domed form surmounted by a spike holder, the sides with ear guard flaps, with a lobed peak incised with floral decoration, with engraved bands of calligraphy around the rim with Surah Al-Kursi. The apertures around the base of the helmet suggest that, originally, it would have been completed with a chain mail neck and face guard. 35 cm. height Provenance: According to the present owner from a Swiss private collection purchased 1980 from Rosenbaum in Ascona - 1980-1994 Belgium private collection - 1994-2020 Private collection Germany Condition Report Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]