Islamic Swords and Swordsmiths

Unsal Yucel

ISBN 10: 9290631031 / ISBN 13: 9789290631033

Published by O.I.C. Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, IRCICA, 2001

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Book Description: 29 by 22cm., 174 pp. (English). Catalogue describing 114 swords kept in the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Military Museum in Istanbul. These swords were used between the first and tenth centuries Hijra (7th-16th centuries A.D.) . Part l' is related to the blessed swords of the Prophet, the four khalifas and companions of the Prophet. Part II examines the characteristics of Islamic swords and the development of there the analysis here is based on 92 swords used in different periods. Part III is devoted to Muslim swordsmiths. The book contains 186 photographs and an index of the swords. Flyleaf with neat ink stamp. Never opened. Superb.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islamic Swords and Swordsmiths
• Publisher: O.I.C. Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, IRCICA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9290631031
• ISBN 13: 9789290631033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Catalogue describing 114 swords kept in the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Military Museum in Istanbul. These swords were used between the first and tenth centuries Hijra (7th-16th centuries A.D.) . Part l' is related to the blessed swords of the Prophet, the four khalifas and companions of the Prophet. Part II examines the characteristics of Islamic swords and the development of their the analysis here is based on 92 swords used in different periods. Part III is devoted to Muslim swordsmiths. The book contains 186 photographs and an index of the swords.