Pair of Javelins
18th century (made)
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This weapon was designed for use from horseback at close range for hunting, sport and warfare and was normally cased in pairs or threes. The use of such weapons formed an integral part of equestrian training in the Islamic world. They were well balanced and could be thrown with great accuracy.
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Chiseled steel decorated with gold kuftkari |
| Brief description | Pair of javelins (jarid) chiseled steel, decorated with gold kuftkari, with velvet case, Iran, 18th century |
| Physical description | Pair of javelins (jarid) used for hunting or equestrian exercise, with velvet case. |
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| Summary | This weapon was designed for use from horseback at close range for hunting, sport and warfare and was normally cased in pairs or threes. The use of such weapons formed an integral part of equestrian training in the Islamic world. They were well balanced and could be thrown with great accuracy. |
| Bibliographic reference | Anthony North, An Introduction to Islamic Arms, London 1985, fig. 41b, p.43 |
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| Accession number | 603 to B-1876 |
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| Record created | September 25, 2002 |
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