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Masterpieces of Islamic Arms and Armor: in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic
culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as
symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from
the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in
detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms
and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published
in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from
Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as
the oldest documented Islamic sword,
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9781588395702
Language English
Binding Hard Bound
Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publishing Date 2016-02-09
Total Pages 400