Arms & Armour - Collection of antique and rare weaponry

North Indian Moghul horn powder flask with stopper of turned ivory. XIXth century.Qatar’s extensive treasury of antique weapons is a historical trove of information, containing many beautiful artifacts from the development of weapons throughout the ages.

Through the centuries, techniques and skills of using weaponry have been honed to new levels of finesse, becoming ever more advanced through generations of practice and discovery.

 

Collections-Arms & Armour

Cavalry
The rise and fall of the Mounted warrior Throughout military history, from ancient civilisations rig…

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Armour
From primitive shields and early protective clothing. Crafted from animal hide, bone, and wood; the…

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Blades, Swords & Spears
The word fencing describes any form of armed combat involving cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weap…

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