Seljuk Helmet

SELJUK HELMET

Not only did the Turkish Seljuks comply with the Islamic civilization, they also showed their own artistic views by contributing greatly to this civilization from their personalities and tastes. They created many architectural works such as mosques, madrasahs, tombs, hospitals, caravanserais, castles and bridges in the countries under their administration from the borders of China to the Bosphorus, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts, to the borders of Egypt, Yemen and India. They developed their style of building in these places and gave new building types to the Islamic world. The motifs on the building surfaces; eight-pointed stars were octagons with hooks at their ends. In addition, stylized plant and animal shapes were also seen on the borders. Animal figures, also called griffins; It spoke of strength, courage and nobility. All of the patterns used were widespread, down to daily use items.

The influence of the Turks was seen in all the art innovations that settled in Anatolia and the Middle East countries and became the common property of the Islamic world since the eleventh century, and this continued in the following centuries. The artifacts that most vividly reflect the might, organization and high culture of the Anatolian Seljuks are the caravanserais rising on the trade routes. Caravanserais, which are found in large numbers in Anatolia, were built by the Seljuk sultans and viziers in the XIII. It was built throughout the century. In these caravanserais, which were protected by a guard, passengers and their animals were given free food for three days, the sick were treated, Turkish baths, barbers, shoe repair services were provided, and everyone was treated equally regardless of religion, rich or poor. It has been determined that eight of the caravanserais in Anatolia were built by the Seljuk sultans.

* Unfortunately, the structures and architectural practices of the Seljuks, decorated with rich patterns, have not survived to the present day as objects and goods. With a fantastic application, "Matrak Art" brings together this richness of patterns and the griffin in a helmet, displaying a stance of homage to the artists of the period.

Size: 22x26x52 cm. (Including the pedestal) Boxed Size: 30x35x57 cm.