Bidspirit auction | Very Rare 17th C. Indian

Very Rare 17th C. Indian or Persian Top Helmet with - Very Rare 17th C. Indian or Persian Top Helmet with SIGNED Chain Mail Armor. A spectacular example of a 17th century Indo-Persian head armor, consisting of a shallow steel bowl of most likely Wootz Damascus steel, having silver inlaid dots all around and several interesting and seldom encountered markings. Very long chain mail of very fine riveted links, the two links holding the hooks are bearing a fascinating and rarely seen engraved signature, possibly an owners name or a prayer. Very rare piece of Islamic armor, most likely belonged to a figure of substantial status and high military rank. Length from top of the spike to the bottom of chain mail: 28”