Inventory Please take time to view the items in the Inventory. If there is something in particular you are looking for please get in touch. Search Inventory Kard (Straight Dagger) #368 The expert craftsmanship of this dagger’s blade – particularly its ‘Tears of the Wounded’ and... Early South Indian Dagger #365 An important and early South Indian dagger of a specific type virtually unknown to most. Elgood 2004, provides... Salapa (Zafar Takiya) #364 A beautiful Indian sword known as a Salapa, or Zafar Takiya (literally throne of victory). Circa eighteenth... Nair (Nayar) Sword #363 Robert Elgood, the only person to make serious attempts to study South Indian arms (see Hindu Arms and Ritual 2004)... Cuirass #361 A steel cuirass from the armoury of the Nizam of Hyderabad, India, in the European style. The armoury contained a... Indian Matchlock Pistol #360 This finely decorated piece is also a robust one: the hardwood stock, which has developed beautiful, almost translucent... Hooded Katar #359 Sometimes attributed to a larger group of iron katars from the Tanjore Armoury, this hooded katar is a fine example of... Matchu #358 This large and heavy South Indian chopper was probably used for sacrificing medium-sized animals to please the goddess... Spear head #357 Originating from South India, probably Tanjore, this leaf-shaped spear head is flamboyantly chiselled in keeping with... ZISCHÄGGE IN THE OTTOMAN STYLE #355 Forged from a single piece of steel, this helmet presents a rare and fascinating case study into cultural fusion,... OTTOMAN STIRRUPS #350 These copper-gilt stirrups are generously decorated throughout with foliate patterns and inset stones. At the top of... QUIVER AND BOW CASE #347 The decorative quality and exceptional state of preservation are of especial note in this bow case and quiver. Steel... QAJAR MACE #345 Undeniably the most striking feature of this mace is the papier-mâché head of a man looking out somewhat... SANG (SPEARHEAD) #344 The refined craftsmanship of this rare spearhead is best appreciated upon close examination. A large iron washer... TIBETAN SWORD #342 With its trefoil pommel and wire-bound grip, this Tibetan sword offers a strong example of the type discussed by... ENAMEL KINDJAL #341 This rare and unusual Persian dagger with enamel work is closely related to Qajar enamel miniatures and portraits... OTTOMAN KNIFE #339 This remarkable knife brilliantly exemplifies the artistry so often applied to exceptional pieces of arms and armour,... IRIS POMMEL DAGGER #337 The elegant hilt of this dagger is cleverly carved to depict an iris flower in bloom: four slender leaves form the... NILGAI KHANJAR #336 Where the previous dagger in this exhibition portrays the head of a horse, the present example instead depicts that of... KARA (BRACELET) #330 This luxurious gold bracelet (or ‘kara’) is adorned with sixteen raised collets, each set with a flat-cut... First12345Last