Five Oriental Weapons, namely a 17th century Indian dagger, an Indian matchlock, an Arabian dagger and powder-horn, and a European Colt revolver with Indian gold inlay.
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Title of artwork, date
Oriental Weapons, 1600–1700
Date supported
1952
Medium and material
Metal
Gifted by
Dr A J Jex Blake
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