The Wallace Collection : catalogue of arms & armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman world : with an appendix of works of art from beyond western Europe /
The pieces within the collection provide an expansive view of three key areas - Asia, Africa and the Ottoman world - and span the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with star objects dating from as early as the 15th century. Being both functional weapons and prestigious luxury items, objects in this are...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Philip Wilson Publishers,
[2026]
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| Summary: | The pieces within the collection provide an expansive view of three key areas - Asia, Africa and the Ottoman world - and span the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with star objects dating from as early as the 15th century. Being both functional weapons and prestigious luxury items, objects in this area of the collection are fascinating and awe-inspiring both for their technical achievements and artistic virtuosity. This ... illustrated catalogue, compiled by leading specialists in the field, ... shines a light on a previously overlooked part of the Wallace Collection. It provides detailed photographs of almost every object, each accompanied by a description of its provenance, materials, inscriptions and construction. Also included is an introduction to the subject and a history of the collecting of non-European arms and armour by the 4th Marquess of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace.-- |
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| Physical Description: | xxxvii, 521 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 31 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-517) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781781301203 1781301204 |