Ancient Islamic arms and armor show warfare and luxury do mix

A number of ancient Islamic arms and pieces of armor, many of which have not been publicly displayed for decades, are the subjects of an ongoing show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled “Arms and Armor from the Islamic World.” The showcase began on Feb. 10 and will take place until July 31.

The ensemble of Islamic warfare objects on view are associated with both Mamluks (slaves) and royalty, the latter exemplified by sultans of the Ottoman empire, shahs of Iran and Mughal emperors of the Indian subcontinent. The more luxurious items on display, which prove that there’s a place for luxury in warfare, include a Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (1520–66)-era Ottoman headgear gold-inscribed with verses from the Quran and a gold-covered saber bearing words of praises for King Solomon (Süleyman).

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Another main feature is a ninth-century Islamic sword, the oldest known such object and which was uncovered in 1939 in one of the Met Museum’s diggings in Nishapur, Iran. Some of the other items are laced with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.

 
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