專家之選: 皇室血統

亞瑟·比利, Hutton McRoberts 奧斯曼帝國助理館長, 華萊士收藏的中東和亞洲武器和盔甲, explores a nineteenth-century Iranian dagger with a finely carved walrus-ivory hilt. Not merely a weapon, it reflects the ambition of a young king eager to solidify his claim to the throne.

For more information on the complex role of traditional arms and armour in early nineteenth-century Iran, join us for this month’s Meet the Expert talk, where Arthur Bijl and Fuchsia Hart will discuss an exceptional body armour bearing the name of Fath-’Ali Shah Qajar: https://youtu.be/DlhICOtQ4Mo