New Exhibition – Weapons Maketh the Man - Decorative Weapons as Male Adornment

[Oriental-Arms]

The exhibition was opened on April 18. Very nicely set. All items displayed by geographical order. Several special display are focused on specific subjects such as; Comparison of decoration techniques, Intercultural influences, weapons related to women etc. Below are few photos. (My apologies for the quality. They were not taken in optimal conditions):

The display dedicated to Africa:




The display dedicated to India:




A display showing a sword, teapot, jewelry box, belt buckle and water ewer all from Bukhara, all decorated with the typical Bukharan turquoise mosaics:



More and better photos to follow.