Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔)

Chinese

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The quality of the pierced and gilt ironwork of the helmet, the four-claw dragons embroidered on its cheek and neck guards, and the exotic materials of the crest indicate that these items were intended for a military officer of very high rank.

Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese

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Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese
Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese
Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese
Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese
Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Chinese

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