PERSIAN WARRIOR HELMET IRON HAND MADE SNAKE COBRA HEAD & 2 LIVE SIZE SNAKE EMBOSSED.

Province : Persian / Islamic.

Made :Made of heavy iron , hand hammered and chiseled , engraved.

Snake head : At top of helmet , iron hand made Cobra snake 2 heads.

Skull :Two live size snake embossed , Bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its entire surface with floral & creeper design.

Type : Armor, warrior helmet.

Nasal Guard : Snake shape nose guard to give protection to the center of face.

Chain mail : Helped to deflect a blow to the back of the head and neck.

Plumb : Helmet is flanked by the pair of the plumb holders.

The interior is well padded with cotton and cloth cushion.

This makes this helmet adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.

Condition few tiny loss to chain mail and some scattered stains on brass chain mail.

An interesting helmet showing the influence of other cultures.Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.c century.