Riyadh Museum's

S.Al-Anizi · 19th January 2007, 11:03 PM

Another shalfa, and that strange spear, I wonder if it ceremonial? A very strange looking club/warhammer. Examining this mail shirt close, it wasnt rivetted, nor welded. Unlike the others.

S.Al-Anizi · 19th January 2007, 11:24 PM

Next come the pics of Ibn Saud's hall. Here, most of his personal stuff is put on for display, inluding his famed personal sword, Raqban (severer of necks). The hall also contains other swords belonging to Saudi members. I will only post the pics of the weaponry. I will point out only on what actually belonged to the king himself

The shalfa on the top was the king's

closeup

A pair of swords. The one on the bottom is decorated on the forte with stars.

A very old sword

Abdullah ibn Abdulrahman's sword, Ibn Saud's brother

S.Al-Anizi · 20th January 2007, 12:08 AM

Another royal sword. Unfortunately, I did not capture the panel that read who it belonged to, and I cant remember that offhand. This is one of the most beautiful swords Ive seen on my trip. The combination of gold and silver, wootz blade (I can only assume), the camel hide in the center of the scabbard, and the ivory hilt are all amazing worksmanship.

A very old banner

King AbdulAziz's personal sword, Raqban. A wootz blade, and stunning goldwork, the best ive seen. Unlike many swords of royals around the world during his period, this sword has seen real use. Ibn Saud used it when he personally beheaded 15 of the Shammar after the battle of Bikairiya, at Kinzan, when he was mortally wounded and his brother was killed, and probably in other battles.

Another view

Closeup of the hilt

I also asked the curators about the other swords, listed by De Gaury, none of them the curators knew about, only al-ajrab, which they say probably belonged to Imam Turki al-Faisal, according to literature. Ibn Saud acquired it after an extensive search in Riyadh.

TVV · 20th January 2007, 04:00 AM

I can imagine how long it took you to upload all these excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Teodor

S.Al-Anizi · 20th January 2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TVV

I can imagine how long it took you to upload all these excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Teodor

You're welcome

S.Al-Anizi · 20th January 2007, 10:30 AM

The only weapon that was found at Diriyyah was a small ghaddara. The egyptian soldiers had looted the place dry, after they had destroyed it.

Tim Simmons · 20th January 2007, 11:44 AM

What a fantastic museum. It is nice and simple, some might say old fashioned, just how I like them. Very interesting to see the shield that is most often said to be Somali. These picture are very helpful. I would not rule out a that my lance could even be Arabian. I believe it to be an infantry weapon. Thank you.

19th January 2007, 11:24 PM	#2
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	IV. King AbdulAziz Memorial Hall Next come the pics of Ibn Saud's hall. Here, most of his personal stuff is put on for display, inluding his famed personal sword, Raqban (severer of necks). The hall also contains other swords belonging to Saudi members. I will only post the pics of the weaponry. I will point out only on what actually belonged to the king himself The shalfa on the top was the king's closeup A pair of swords. The one on the bottom is decorated on the forte with stars. A very old sword Abdullah ibn Abdulrahman's sword, Ibn Saud's brother

20th January 2007, 10:30 AM	#6
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	V. al-Dir'iyyah The only weapon that was found at Diriyyah was a small ghaddara. The egyptian soldiers had looted the place dry, after they had destroyed it.

19th January 2007, 11:03 PM	#1
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Another shalfa, and that strange spear, I wonder if it ceremonial? A very strange looking club/warhammer. Examining this mail shirt close, it wasnt rivetted, nor welded. Unlike the others.

20th January 2007, 12:08 AM	#3
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Another royal sword. Unfortunately, I did not capture the panel that read who it belonged to, and I cant remember that offhand. This is one of the most beautiful swords Ive seen on my trip. The combination of gold and silver, wootz blade (I can only assume), the camel hide in the center of the scabbard, and the ivory hilt are all amazing worksmanship. A very old banner King AbdulAziz's personal sword, Raqban. A wootz blade, and stunning goldwork, the best ive seen. Unlike many swords of royals around the world during his period, this sword has seen real use. Ibn Saud used it when he personally beheaded 15 of the Shammar after the battle of Bikairiya, at Kinzan, when he was mortally wounded and his brother was killed, and probably in other battles. Another view Closeup of the hilt I also asked the curators about the other swords, listed by De Gaury, none of them the curators knew about, only al-ajrab, which they say probably belonged to Imam Turki al-Faisal, according to literature. Ibn Saud acquired it after an extensive search in Riyadh.

20th January 2007, 04:00 AM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	I can imagine how long it took you to upload all these excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing. Teodor

20th January 2007, 11:44 AM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	What a fantastic museum. It is nice and simple, some might say old fashioned, just how I like them. Very interesting to see the shield that is most often said to be Somali. These picture are very helpful. I would not rule out a that my lance could even be Arabian. I believe it to be an infantry weapon. Thank you.