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Discover the role of swords in Asian history and society
Royal Armouries Speakers: Ian Bottomley – Curator Emeritus (formerly Senior Curator of Oriental Collections) & Natasha Bennett – Assistant Curator of Oriental Collections
Examine swords from across the Asian continent, including the Turkish yataghan,the Indian pata, the Persian shamshir, the Chinese jian, the Indonesian kris and the Japanese katana in this day-long seminar at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds – home to the national collection of arms and armour.
Join Royal Armouries’ experts in considering the prominent roles that swords have played in Asian society; as lethal weapons in the field of combat, as diplomatic gifts and symbols of status, rank and ceremony, and as part of complex political and trade relations. Learn about the manufacturing and decorative techniques involved in fashioning beautiful, efficient blades and stunning fittings, and handle examples originating from different regions.
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Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley | talks |
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Date and Time: |
20 September 2014 at 10:30 am |
Duration: | Full Day |
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Venue: |
Royal Armouries Museum |
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Tickets: |
£30 |
Available from: |
See Royal Armouries website or call the ticket office - details below. |
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