A Qajar gold damascened steel Helmet and Shield Persia, 19th Century(2)

A Qajar gold damascened steel Helmet and Shield Persia, 19th Century the helmet of domed form surmounted by a spike, the front with a noseguard flanked by two plume holders, the shield of circular form with four raised bosses, both profusely engraved and decorated with gold and silver inlay with a band of inscription-filled cartouches around the rims, the domes with a band of rosettes, above and below crescent motifs on a ground of floral interlace the helmet 29 cm. high; the shield 52.5 cm. diam (2) Footnotes: Provenance Private UK collection, acquired Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art , 4 October 2011, lot 224. Inscriptions: undeciphered repetition of Persian text. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com