Ming Dynast Helmet (1366 - 1644)

This is a helmet bowl of eight-plate construction with a plume finial . Its significance in the present context lies in the fact that its provenancs is known due to an inscription on one of the plates.

The helmet bowl consists of eight plates, four outer and four inner, overlapping in an alternation over and under pattern.  The outer plates have two cusps on each side wit h slight points, and raised medial ridge, Each outer plate is pierced by ten lacing holes. The inner plates are smooth and have fourteen lacing holes each. Assembly notches are found on the bottom edge of each plate. The plume tube finial has a central knob and funnel-like top .The leather lacing is an original.

A similar  helmet was fund in Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The book of WARRIORS OF THE HIMALAYAS-Rediscovering the Arms and Armory of Tibet has detail description of the helmet please see  the last 2 pictures for the book and the helmet.

Yuan Dynast Helmet (11271 - 1368)

Qing Dynasty Official Helmet  

Period： 1800 - 1900             

This helmet shown below is a cool helmet which has the form of a cycloida awl. It is made with rattan shavings, wrapped by silk gauze, and decorated with reddish silk strings, The helmet has a creamy color, and it is covered entirely by beautiful red cloth inside the helmet. The helmet is stored in the container which has the same shape as the helmet, and made of metallic black iron sheet with inside painted with red color. Both the helmet and the container are in original conditions without any enhancement and restoration.

By Qing's rule, the sculptured gold status with bead at the top of the helmet represents the rank of the royal order. The ones with beads of precious and semi-precious gemstones represent high ranks, whereas the ones without stones are low ranks. This helmet has no stones.

This helmet must be worm by officials when they conduct their daily routine at royal and local court. 

Qing Dynasty Opal and Ceremonial Helmet

Period： 1800 - 1900             

The helmet has a form of a flat capped bowl, at the center of the cap there is an air hole. The front of the helmet is characterized by a thin and crescent-shaped rim. Above the rim, accompanied on each side by a decorative designs.

The bowl is made of metal sheet and treated with glaze of brass color. Small leather plates bonded by strong lace to form lamella are fixed to the back of the bowl serving layers of protection.

This helmet is in its original conditions without any restoration and enhancement.

Liao Dynasty Helmet

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