Antique 18th Century Imperial Qing Dynasty Parcel Gilt Iron Chinese Helmet, circa 1750 Paintings including one of George Washington

including one of George Washington and below two portraits of beautiful young women in 18th century dress

the carved legs terminating on scrolled feet

5" wide X 10" tall X  4

width: 18") 124 cm X 44

Antique 18th Century Imperial Qing Dynasty Parcel Gilt Iron Chinese Helmet, circa 1750 Paintings including one of George WashingtonAn extremely rare & important Chinese Imperial parcel gilt Imperial helmet, Qianlong period, circa 1750. The helmet is skillfully cast into a thin iron dome shape, the top of the helmet having a turned copper gilt finial and below a outwardly flared lappet shaped engraved crown above a pierced work dome, engraved with a dragon and set with enamel cabochons. The body of the helmet having two bands of Lantsa Sanskrit characters, the front of the helmet