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Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription
Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription

Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

likely Wootz Damascus steel, Indo Persian Kulah Khud helmet in domed form chiseled with finely carved

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Turkish Arab 1820 Damascene Dagger with Sheath in Forged Steel and 24 Karat Gold
Turkish Arab 1820 Damascene Dagger with Sheath in Forged Steel and 24 Karat Gold

Turkish Arab 1820 Damascene Dagger with Sheath in Forged Steel and 24 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

, of Turkish / Arab origin, circa early 1800's. Created with forged Damascus wootz steel and damascene

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Antique 1820s Turkish Islamic Letter Openers

Materials

Gold, Steel

Turkish Arab 1850 Damascene Silver and Niello Waist Short Dagger with Sheath
Turkish Arab 1850 Damascene Silver and Niello Waist Short Dagger with Sheath

Turkish Arab 1850 Damascene Silver and Niello Waist Short Dagger with Sheath

Located in Miami, FL

the blade. Note: Wootz steel contains greater carbonaceous matter than common qualities of cast

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Antique 1850s Turkish Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel

A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870
A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870

A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870

Located in Central England, GB

was called Telangana, Wootz or Ukku steel. It then found its way to Damascus, Syria, which was the

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Steel

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Portland, OR

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A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour

$36,500

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

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Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather Dated 1797 Persia Late 18th Century Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...

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