Collection of Arms

This collection of arms, housed in the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, constitutes an assortment of weaponry, dating from the Islamic world between the 7th and 19th centuries CE.

Although primarily comprised of Islamic-originated artifacts, the collection also includes pieces from the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid dynasties. Certain items bear blacksmith markings, places of origin, or owners' names, providing valuable cultural context concerning historical warfare.