Lot Nr.2109

A gold-inlaid set of armour

India, Lahore 19th century
Consisting of the helmet (kulah khud), two arm guards (bazu band) and four armour plates (char aina). Each is of forged iron with floral/geometric gold decoration inlaid over the entire surface. The helmet, one arm guard, and two of the armor plates have some traces of corrosion and the gold inlay is somewhat effaced. Length of the arm guards (without the mail glove) 31.5 cm.

Condition: II-III

Limit: 1500 EURO

3600 EURO