India
Helmet (top) 1876
Pangolin scales, gilt copper, velvet, turquoises, rubies | 33.0 x 20.5 x 24.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38058
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Semi-elliptical gilt-copper helmet or top of scale armour, ribbed with a small frontal peak and fortified with horny scales and surmounted by three porte-aigrettes; lined with green velvet. Each scale decorated with gold paint and the scales near the rim of helmet inlaid with turquoises and rubies.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Bhavani Singh, Maharaja of Datia.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pangolin scales, gilt copper, velvet, turquoises, rubies
Measurements
33.0 x 20.5 x 24.5 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Datia [Madhya Pradesh]
