An etched and gold-inlaid Persian kulah khud, 19th century

An etched and gold-inlaid Persian kulah khud, 19th century A single-piece hammered skullcap with a riveted crown plate tapering to a square pin. A movable nasal piece riveted to the front (screw missing) and two feather-tuft holders. Exceptionally fine etched decoration covering the entire surface, with gold-inlaid ornamental lines. Etched figures set among ornamental motifs on the crown; a continuous frieze with inscription cartouches along the lower edge, featuring remnants of silver inlay.

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