By Jane Fitzpatrick

The arms and armor of historic Islamic military units were adorned with beautiful calligraphy, which is why they have been preserved well
beyond their time on battlefields in modern-day museums.

"Blessed Arms and Holy Protection" is the eighth installation in the Arts of Islam series. Interact with the images and audio at your own
pace, and enjoy this exploration of artifacts from historic battles!

Sources:

• The Department of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2004). "Islamic Arms and Armor." The Metropolitan Museum of Art. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/isaa/hd_isaa.htm.

• Unknown. (19th century). Shield [Lacquered buffalo hide]. Victoria & Albert Museum Middle East Section. https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O72104/shield-unknown/.