Highlights from National Museum, New Delhi This exhibition displays a fine collection of Indian weapons. There is an array of armour for men and animals, ornamental and ritual weapons. Shields, helmets, breast, back and foot armour were commonly used in combat for self defence.
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Highlights from National Museum, New Delhi
This exhibition displays a fine collection of Indian weapons. There is an array of armour for men and animals, ornamental and ritual weapons. Shields, helmets, breast, back and foot armour were commonly used in combat for self defence.
Helmet Provenance: Datia, M.P. Period: 19th Century Height: 16.0 cm Diameter: 19.3 cm Acc. No. 53.15/127
Helmet (Kulah-zirah) Provenance: Rajasthan Period: Late 18th Cent. Height: 48.0 cm Diameter: 20.0 cm Acc. No. 58.53/27