Wooden sheath covered with cloth under tooled leather; the sheath curved so that the end which is covered with silver for a distance of 30.5 cm. and is elaborately fluted and engraved, is parallel with the grip of the knife.
Sheath covered with megenta felt on one side and with silver filagree on other, ornamented with six heavy silver rings. Attached to belt of red and silver metallic cloth.
Wooden sheath completely covered with silver; decoration similar to that on hilt includes also animals; and, on one side, openwork bands of crosshatching, three tiny rings on each side originally held turquoises, only two of which remain; tip of sheath missing (found in knife cabinet 7/63 D.C.SInscribed
Wooden sheath, the center covered with black leather, both ends with silver with floral decoration in relief. Small silver loop for carrying cord.Inscribed
Electrotype reproduction of gold dagger with lapis handle; in gold filigree sheath. Original in Baghdad. Found with 29-22-11Ur Cemetery, p. 51, P1. 151; p. 190, P1. 317Antiq. Jour., Jan. 1928, p. 21, P1.XThe hilt is of lapis lazuli set with gold studs. The blade is gold, plain on the back except for two lines of beading, but of rich filigree design in front. Duck mark on blade. Loops for straps back of sheath.
This is part of the so-called "Turkish Hunting Set" consisting of the Ottoman gun (Walters 51.84) and various accessories contained within a large Parisian case (Walters 64.165).
The dagger fits inside a compartment in the butt of the gun. The steel blade is false damascened with gold wire, a technique called "koftgari", to create foliate patterns and two partly legible Turkish couplet inscriptions. Two long sections of the blade are cut through, so that the middle section stands free and ends in a triangular leaf shaped section studded with gems. The grip, guard, and pommel are gilded silver, set emeralds and rubies, and engraved with abstract designs.
For the latest information about this object, daggers, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ottoman DynastyInscriptions: [Transcription] 2 partly legible Turkish coupletsReign: Style:
This dagger, or "jambiya", is decorated with a floral pattern in a half-medallion.For the latest information about this object, jambiya; daggers (weapons), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Mughal DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Elephant drivers controlled an elephant’s movements by using the goad’s sharp point to prick the delicate skin behind the animal’s ear. Indian elephant trainers have used tools like this one to manage their animals for thousands of years. The handle of this example depicts a tiger either consuming or vomiting a "makara," a mythical sea creature and a common motif throughout South Asia.For the latest information about this object, agricultural equipment; goads, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Gazelle standing on pole, the top of which ends in a 6-pointed star. The cylindrical pole itself is encircled by a band slightly above its middle. Expanding base.
Electrotype reproduction of gold helemet of Meskalamdug. Hammered up from a single sheet of 18 carat gold with features in relief and details engraved. Into the interior was fitted a quilted cap, fragments of whose cloth and wool stuffing were found. The cloth was brought up on the outside as a protection, and secured by laces passed through holes around the rim. The ears are pierced to allow hearing. Original in Baghdad. U.10000
This helmet is engraved with floral patterns and arabesques.For the latest information about this object, helmets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ottoman DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
"Turban" helmets are so-called from similarities to the traditional headdress of Turkish men. Chain mail, protecting the neck and face, was attached to holes on the lower edges. Surfaces could be decorated by vertical fluting and etched patterns of scrolls and floral motifs.For the latest information about this object, helmets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
The wearer of this helmet would have been protected by the sturdy steel cap and nasal (the thin section that slid down over the nose) and by the chain mail around the face and neck. Further protection for the Muslim warrior, who may have been a cavalryman, was provided by the inscription, now largely effaced, at the cap's lower edge. It is part of a verse from the Qur'an that ends: "God is all-hearing, all-knowing" (Sura al-Baqara: chapter 2, verse 256). The overall arabesque, or scrollwork, design above the inscription is another common decorative motif on Islamic armor.For the latest information about this object, helmets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Half of a copper/bronze pectoral bearing repousse, concentric circles and a vertical, center ridge; edge perforated with five holes; similar to HAS72-165 (UM 73-5-165) and HAS72-N380 (UM 73-5-533).
Made for Ottoman sultan Mahmud I (r. 1730-1754), this bejeweled gun conceals compartments for a dazzlingly adorned dagger and set of writing instruments. To get to them, one opens the hinged door bearing the diamond-encrusted insignia or tuğra of Mahmud I and the date AH 1145 (1732/33 CE). This unique set of objects represents two activities important to Ottoman sultans in this period: marksmanship and calligraphy. Sultans were expected to be both proficient hunters and adept writers. The gun was never shot, though, and therefore probably served as a spectacular element of imperial regalia.
Many artisans were involved in the design, engineering, and decoration of Mahmud’s gun set. The gunsmith Isma‘il impressed his mark on the gun’s barrel. The top of the barrel is also inscribed with the date AH 1145 (1732/33 CE) and the Arabic phrase ma sha’a Allah (What God has willed). The jeweling can be attributed to an Armenian Christian, Hovhannes Agha Duzian (d. 1744), who was chief goldsmith under Mahmud’s predecessor, Ahmed III, and continued to work in that elevated position for Mahmud I. The miquelet lock, added to the gun later potentially replacing the original, also bears the name of its maker, Muhammad, and its former owner, Ahmad Khan.For the latest information about this object, guns; muskets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ottoman DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] On barrel: What God wills; [Translation] On flintlock: Work of Muhammad, its owner is Ahmad Khan; [Seal or Tughra] Hidden under panel in stock: Sultan Mahmud IReign: Style:
Heavy, single-edged steel blade with parallel sides, the cutting edge rounded to point. Long, flat tang extends the full length of the two-piece brass handle; brass rivets. Worn.
Cast. Surfaces flat and rough. Blade continuous with handle, but blade is wider than handle. Near point, blunt edge tapers sharply toward sharp edge; point apparently broken off.
CBS Register: No field number. copper. one of seven pieces: tools, point, needle, blade, three wooden handles. Knife. Description 2016: Pseudomorphs present.
CBS Register: copper knife. fragt. On the knife are remains of a woven rush work sheath (same pattern as gold filigree sheath from grave 580 (cf.17544) ) Grave 181 Description 2016: Pseudomorphs present.
Alabaster mace with inscription, half, decorated with rope molding in relief and inscribed:"To Sin, Rimush King of the World, when he had overthrown Elam and Baranse dedicated this from the Elamite booty".CBS Register: Alabaster mace with inscription. Rimush of Akkad.Inscribed
Long hollow cylindrical socket encircled by 3 groups of three ridges the base of each slightly extended; socket expands into a sphere on which are numerous irregularly placed vertical protuberances; ridge around top, above which cylinder expands into flat rim.