Early 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Bannerman Helmet

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. early 19th century CE. A steel bannerman battle helmet of conical form, assembled from multiple plates secured with rivets and finished with a polished surface. The crown is fitted with a tubular finial intended to hold rank tassels, a feature associated with military dress and identification. A flared brim and projecting visor frame the lower edge, with a line of small rivet holes around the rim for attaching cloth neck flaps. This helmet reflects a style used from the late Ming period onward, with proportions and construction consistent with Qing-era examples. Bannerman status was hereditary within the Eight Banners system. S Size: 8.25" W x 9.5" H (21 cm x 24.1 cm) Item # 151045

Estimate:£491.88

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