Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: The Moscow Kremlin Museums are home of an ornate 16th Century, Ottoman Chichak ...

The Moscow Kremlin Museums are home of an ornate 16th Century, Ottoman Chichak (Shishak) helmet that is adorned with gold and gems.

This domed headgear, made of forged iron and steel, adorned with inlaid turquoise and red ruby stones, as well as intricate floral engravings and elaborate gold gilding. It features a neck protection extension, an adjustable nose guard, and movable ear flaps. Helmet frequently serves as diplomatic gifts to Russia and bears a Quranic inscription from Surah Al-Fath.