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29th April 2009, 09:32 PM
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ISLAMIC ARMS AT BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum has a small, but very nice permanent exhibit of Islamic Arms. Here are some pictures of fantastic weapons. Hope you'll enjoy the pictures.
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29th April 2009, 09:36 PM
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.... a few more pictures....
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29th April 2009, 10:21 PM
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Beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing!
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29th April 2009, 11:47 PM
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British Museum
Wow, gotta love the Islamic arms in that museum!! Love how the inly on the kilij blade was still in mint condition and raised well above the surface. The cross guard seems like it may be Persian and the hilt definately Turkish.
That 17th-18th Persian/Indian century mace was a killer piece too!! Thanks for the pics..... rand |
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29th April 2009, 11:50 PM
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Raised inscription indicates Turkish tradition. Persian were flat.
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30th April 2009, 04:04 AM
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Not sure if your pics relate to the Victoria & Albert Museum, but if they do, there is a book by Anthony North about these, and it contains many very nice pics. Title is ISLAMIC ARMS by Anthony North. Printed by H.M Stationery Office ISBN 0 11 290384. Not sure if it is still available but write Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL, UK.
Well worth it for the contents. Regards Stuart |
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