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Helmet

XVIII century

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

The headwear of Azerbaijani warriors in the Middle Ages was used to protect the chest and back part of warriors. The surface of the helmet was decorated with arabesque patterns by goldwork technique, while the outer stripe consists of colophons with Arabic script. A tube was attached to the central part of the helmet for feather. Sinavand - Sinavand is the Polish. The floral ornaments on it are made of gold. The outline of the composition ends with a golden water frame. There are leather straps on the sides to close the stomach.

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  • Title: Helmet
  • Date Created: XVIII century
  • Medium: Diameter: 20 cm Cast steel, rivet, weld, gold trim
National History Museum of Azerbaijan

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