A very interesting exhibition to see at
l'Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris.
- Furûsiyya -
Chevaliers en Pays d'Islam.
http://www.imarabe.org/temp/expo/furusiyya.html
Virtual gallery
http://www.imarabe.org/temp/expo/fur...iyya_oe01.html
A lot of extraordinary weapons : swords, sabers, daggers, knive, shields, axes, maces, clubs...helmets, armours, horse's armours...
From a private Saoudi collector.
Wikipedia :... Mamluks were to follow the dictates of furusiyya, a code of conduct that included values like courage and generosity but also doctrine of cavalry tactics, horsemanship, archery and treatment of wounds...
A special magazine not expensive:
http://boutique.connaissancedesarts....fm?ref=HS331-0
A very big book with a lot of illustration, high quality, expensive but TOP .
http://www.artbooks.com/titles/053/Item53272.htm
I have not buy it because it is not my center of interest but if you're interested in Islamic sword...it is a must.
I join some pages from a little paper they give at the museum, and pictures of some really nice pieces.
If you're in Paris until the october 21, do not hesitate !
Luc