Lot 856: WAFFEN UND KUNSTHANDWERK OSMANISCHES REICH - A chamfron, 1st half of the 16th century

WAFFEN UND KUNSTHANDWERK OSMANISCHES REICH
A chamfron, 1st half of the 16th century
East Anatolian or Iranian, wrought iron. Grooved edge, with semi-circular chased openings for the eyes and ears. Attached side plates mounted to the centre with four rows of riveted rings. At the forehead large cartouche with engraved scrolling ferns and flowers over cut "Tamga" of the St. Irene arsenal in Constantinople. In the centre an engraved circular cartouche with a lion passant, the sides and nasal section with floral ornaments. Cleaned condition, some older repairs, small losses, black lacquered interior. Length 56.5 cm. Distribution and comparable pieces: cf. next lot.

II-III