Annali di Ca’ Foscari. Serie orientale

Journal | Annali di Ca’ Foscari. Serie orientale
Monographic journal issue | 57 | Supplemento | 2021
Research Article | Armour and Weapons in Tibet from Yongle to Younghusband

Armour and Weapons in Tibet from Yongle to Younghusband

Learning from Object-Driven Research

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the origins and development of research into various types of arms and armour used in Tibet from approximately the fifteenth century to the early twentieth century. Incorporated into this are a brief survey of well recognised examples and a review of the wide multiplicity of rare and less familiar forms, including helmets, armour for men and horses, swords, and firearms, many of which have only come to light over the past twenty-five years.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: Feb. 10, 2021 | Accepted: April 29, 2021 | Published Dec. 10, 2021 | Language: en

Keywords Leather armourSpearQuiverSwordShaffronWax sealsBowMatchlock musketHorseback archeryArchery equipmentBow caseLamellar armourSpearheadArmourWeaponHelmetHorse armour


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