Early 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Bannerman Helmet

拍品描述

Ca. 1801–1834 CE. 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) Size: 9.5" H x 8.25" W (24.1 cm H x 21.0 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #151045

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