Medieval Swords and Weapons in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul (Part 2).







Two swords dated to the Abbasid Period (ca. 9th century).







Two swords attributed to Mamluk Egypt from the 14th to 16th centuries.







Kufic inscription on the blade of a Abbasid sword, 9th century.







Kufic inscription on the blade of a Abbasid sword, 9th century.







Abbasid sword hilt, 9th century.







Abbasid sword hilt, 9th century.







Abbasid sword hilt, 9th century.







Mamluk sword hilt, 14th to 16th century.







Egyptian Mamluk sword with Kufic inscription.







Egyptian Mamluk sword blade with a Kufic inscription.







16th century Persia sword hilt.







16th century Persia sword hilt.







Medieval quiver (?).







15th century Turkish armour.







15th century Turkish helmet.







Detail of a 15th century Turkish helmet.







15th century Turkish plate armour.