Defensive fighting weapons Two armguards in the Georgia National Museum as a model
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Abstract
This research deals with the study of two arm guards preserved in the Georgia National Museum. I chose these two guards, as they are published for the first time, in addition to the decorative richness of pictorial drawings of hunting themes, and various floral motifs.
The detailed descriptive approach of the two protectors was followed in terms of the industry, decoration methods and the decorative elements implemented on them, in addition to the comparative analytical method in order to identify the similarities and differences between the two masterpieces under study and their contemporary metal artifacts in order to reach the history of their industry and the historical period to which they belong. The study concluded with a set of results and facts, including the ratio of the two arm guards to the Safavid era (11th century AH / 17th century AD). The decoration of the outer frame that surrounds each of them has been decorated in the same style and decorations, which confirms that the two protectors date back to the same time period, perhaps to the same manufacturer or one of his students. In addition, the study showed the artist's success in expressing the nature of movement and realism in his figurative themes, through diversification in the movements of people and the diversity of their weapons, animals, and the direction of their movement.
Key words: arm guards, Georgia National Museum, Safavid era, engraving style, illustrations, floral motifs.