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Chargement... Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibetpar Donald J. LaRocca
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The first in-depth examination of the fascinating and virtually unknown of armor and weapons from Tibet, dating from the 13th to the 20th century. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)739.70951The arts Sculpture and related arts Art metal-work Arms and armourClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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Most of objects illustrated are from the 15th to 19th centuries, with some older pieces and one or two that may date from the 20th, but Tibet being a military backwater, most seem far more archaic by European standards; body armour, frex, never progressed beyond a level roughly corresponding to the High Middle Ages in Europe. The most advanced piece of military technology adopted before the 20th century was the matchlook musket (obsolete in Europe by about 1720).
The objects are mostly richly decorated prestige items, either intended for practical use by high-ranking individuals, or ceremonial pieces never intended to see a battlefield - though a couple ceremonial pieces show what appears to be combat damage, presumably reflecting them being resorted to in some emergency. Accordingly, the level of workmanship is often very high, and gold and silver decoration the rule rather than the exception. For obvious reasons, more utilitarian gear for the rank-and-file has been less likely to be perserved across the centuries.
To be recommended to anyone interested in the military history and/or art of Tibet.