Helmet with Talismanic Inscriptions, 18th century, Made in Iran, Steel; damascened with gold, H. 9 3/4 in. .(24.8 cm), Arms and Armor, Although this helmet was a serviceable military object, it was probably used as an accessory of a parade armour. Forged from watered steel and damascened in gold with talismanic inscriptions, it contains an invocation to 'Ali, the son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet, and calls upon him for protection against harm and danger
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