The Beauty of Persian Patterned Crucible Steel: The Collection of Hussain Ebrahim Alqarashi

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The present book shows part of the arms and armor collection of Mr. Hussain Ebrahim Alqarashi. The book features 60 items from his collection. This book is a tribute to Mr. Alqarashi’s passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to preserving history through his collection.

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The present book shows part of the arms and armor collection of Mr. Hussain Ebrahim Alqarashi. The book features 60 items from his collection. This book is a tribute to Mr. Alqarashi’s passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to preserving history through his collection. It is an invitation to enter his world, to appreciate the beauty of the past, and to understand the value of preserving it for future generations. Embark on a thrilling exploration of Mr. Alqarashi’s exquisite collection of arms and armor, a treasure trove of masterpieces in crucible steel. This book will guide you through the labyrinth of intricate patterns and unique background hues that adorn most of the Persian blades in the collection, prized for their unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.

Contents

1. Introduction 9
2. History of crucible steel production 12
3. Terms describing different types of iron and steel in Persian manuscripts 15
4. Identification and classification of watered steel blades 20
5. Translation and annotations of parts of the Persian manuals on iron and steel 25
6. Inscriptions and images on blades 32
7. Inscriptions on crossguards, scabbard fittings, and handle straps 38
8. Cut shamshir blades used as knives, daggers, and a short sword 43
9. Daggers and knives 45
10. Spearhead 47
11. Helmet 47
12. Shield 48
13. Arab weapons 48
14. Ottoman weapons 50
15. Central Asian weapons 50
16. Indian armor 51
17. Persian manuscripts on the manufacture of crucible steel 51
18. Conclusion 71
Catalog 73
1. Persian shamshirs 74
2. Persian knives and daggers 182
3. Persian spear 194
4. Persian helmet 196
5. Persian shield 198
6. Arab arms 200
7. Ottoman swords and daggers 210
8. Central Asian arms 218
9. Indian armor 220
References 222

Additional information

Weight 1,5 kg
Dimensions 22 × 3 × 31 cm
Author

Dr. Manouchehr Moshtag Khorasani

Pages

228

Endnotes

44

Total number of pictures

440

Brand

Niloufar Books, Frankfurt am Main

Printed

Germany, 2024

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