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 Mother-of-Pearl Trousse #371 This unusual Chinese eating set comprises a knife formed with a slender blade, just in front of which rest a pair of... Silver Piha-Kaetta #370 Though belonging to the same weapon-type as the previous entry in this catalogue, the present example shows the more... Ivory Piha-Kaetta #369 This Kandyan knife (or piha-kaetta) shows an exceptional attention to detail in its carving. The solid ivory grip is... 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... SANG (SPEARHEAD) #344 The refined craftsmanship of this rare spearhead is best appreciated upon close examination. A large iron washer... 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... RIDER ON ELEPHANT-MASKED HORSE #324 A gouache painting on paper highlighted with gold that presents a charming and colourful study depicting a light-grey... First1234Last