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.
Description
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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