Solingen Blade Museum. Asian edged weapons
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Description
With almost 250 pieces presented, this catalog covers the entire collection of oriental and Asian edged weapons of the German Blade Museum Solingen. Each piece is presented (almost always on a full page) with a detailed description. The full-color photographs by Lutz Hoffmeister convey the astonishing wealth of shapes and the outstanding craftsmanship of Eastern blades in the usual impressive manner. Each cultural area (Caucasus, Ottoman Empire, Persia, India, China, Japan, Malay Archipelago) is introduced on several pages by a specialist from the respective area, and a comprehensive glossary rounds off the book. All texts are available in German and English.
"Asiatische Blankwaffen" will inspire blank weapon collectors, friends of the arts and crafts and all those interested in the cultures of Asia alike.
Published by Barbara Grotkamp-Schepers, Maximilian Berkel and the German Blade Museum Solingen
- Comprehensive documentation of the collection of oriental and Asian edged weapons in the Solingen Blade Museum
- Numerous detailed photos
- Detailed descriptions
- Reference work in the German-speaking world on this subject area
Facts
- Edition Fichter, Frankfurt am Main 2016
- Hardcover
- Languages: German & English
- 284 pages with over 250 illustrations
- 26 x 21 cm;
- 1.5 kg
- ISBN: 978-3-943856-62-0
Keywords
Asia; weapons; edged weapons; swords; East Asia; blacksmithing
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| Author(s) | Barbara Grotkamp-Schepers, German Blade Museum, Maximilian Berkel |
| Publication date | February 1, 2016 |
