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Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet
April 5, 2006–July 4, 2006
Special Exhibition Galleries, 1st floor
This exhibition is the first comprehensive study of armor, weapons, and equestrian equipment from the Tibetan plateau, a subject that has remained virtually unexplored until now. Many rare or previously unknown examples of helmets, body armor, swords, horse armor, saddles, and stirrups are exhibited and published here for the first time. Dating from the 13th to the 20th century, these objects include some of the finest examples of Himalayan ironwork embellished with gold and silver and extremely rare decorated leatherwork.
The exhibition is made possible by The Brine Family Charitable Trust.
The exhibition catalogue is made possible by The Carl Otto von Kienbusch Memorial Fund and the Grancsay Fund.
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