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An informative and beautifully produced guide to one of the worldâs most spectacular collections of Indian jewelled weapons.

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'An accessible book of sound scholarship that serves as an excellent introduction to the topic of fine Indian arms for a non-specialist. … Precious Indian Weapons has undoubtedly raised the bar for future publications and will be an important work for years to come' - Burlington Magazine

Table of Contents
Foreword by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Historical Overview • 1. The Katar; 2. The Chilanum; 3. Hourglass-Shaped Hilts; 4. Eared- or Cloven-Pommel Hilts; 5. Pistol-Grip Hilts; 6. Animal-Head Hilts; 7. Floral Hilts; 8. Deep-Sheathed Knives; 9. The Pish-Qabz; 10. Swords; 11. A Crutch Dagger, Crutches and a Staff Finial; 12. The Archery Ring; 13. A Jewelled Shield, Harness Fittings and Dagger-Cord Ornaments; 14. Insignia of Rank and Status

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/06/2017
      ISBN13: 9780500970805, 978-0500970805
      ISBN10: 0500970807
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An informative and beautifully produced guide to one of the worldâs most spectacular collections of Indian jewelled weapons.

      Trade Review
      'An accessible book of sound scholarship that serves as an excellent introduction to the topic of fine Indian arms for a non-specialist. … Precious Indian Weapons has undoubtedly raised the bar for future publications and will be an important work for years to come' - Burlington Magazine

      Table of Contents
      Foreword by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Historical Overview • 1. The Katar; 2. The Chilanum; 3. Hourglass-Shaped Hilts; 4. Eared- or Cloven-Pommel Hilts; 5. Pistol-Grip Hilts; 6. Animal-Head Hilts; 7. Floral Hilts; 8. Deep-Sheathed Knives; 9. The Pish-Qabz; 10. Swords; 11. A Crutch Dagger, Crutches and a Staff Finial; 12. The Archery Ring; 13. A Jewelled Shield, Harness Fittings and Dagger-Cord Ornaments; 14. Insignia of Rank and Status

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