{"title":"Reflections of Asia","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese products have been inspired by the creative arts of Asia, drawing on the intricate craftsmanship, detailing and patterns found on the many items in our collection that were made on the world’s largest continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"indian-arms-and-armour-by-thom-richardson-and-natasha-bennett","title":"Indian Arms and Armour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 3, pay for 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-series\" title=\"Arms and Armour - Books \u0026amp; Publications - Royal Armouries\"\u003eArms and Armour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndia is a vast sub-continent with a complex history and a great array of languages, cultures and religions. The history which forms a background to the story of Indian arms and armour saw empires rise and fall, but the remarkable constancy in the exquisite weapons used by their defenders and opponents marks Indian arms and armour out as something beyond mere statehood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThis book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collections of arms and armour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eWritten by Thom Richardson, Deputy master and Head of Collections and Natasha Bennett, Acting Curator of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThe scope of this book largely reflects the collections of Indian arms and armour in the Royal Armouries. Almost all of the holdings are concentrated in the period from the formation of the Mughal empire in the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century to the end of the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century when western firearms technology had been widely adopted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThis small publication aims to help make this important western collection of Indian armour and arms accessible. It offers interesting insight into the topic detailing many fascinating objects in the collection including the Elephant armour, or bargustavan-i-pil (XXXVIA.102), and the Akali quoit turban (bunga dastar) (XXVIA.60).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrustees of the Royal Armouries; First Edition (11 July 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePaperback: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0948092742\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0948092749\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.51 x 1.02 x 22.86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Bennett is the Curator of Asian Collections at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royalarmouries.org\/about-us\/collection-management\/collection-staff\/natasha-bennett\"\u003eNatasha Bennett | Royal Armouries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThom Richardson FSA is former Deputy Master, now Curator Emeritus, at the Royal Armouries. He holds a PhD from the University of York and is the former editor of both the Journal of the Arms and Armour Society and Arms \u0026amp; Armour. He has authored numerous books and articles on armour and related subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Armouries Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177257971778,"sku":"703228","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/Indian.jpg?v=1571309718"},{"product_id":"islamic-arms-and-armour-by-thom-richardson","title":"Islamic Arms and Armour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 3, pay for 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-series\" title=\"Arms and Armour - Books \u0026amp; Publications - Royal Armouries\"\u003eArms and Armour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Armouries' collection of Asian arms and armour is among the finest in the world. The collection is unique in its broad coverage of every part of Asia, though its greatest strength lies in material from India. Much of the collection was acquired before 1870, and important information on the provenance of the objects was preserved with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThis book written by Thom Richardson, Deputy Master and Head of Collections at the Royal Armouries, is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eFollowing on from Thom Richardson's earlier\u003ci\u003e Introduction to Indian Arms and Armour\u003c\/i\u003e this introduction covers arms and armour of the medieval and early modern periods. Its endpoint is the age of the mass introduction of firearms from the west, and the relative homogenisation of what had been a rich and vibrant diversity of military cultures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThe publication provides fascinating information and stunning photography on a broad facet of the Asian collection covering Medieval Islam, The Ottoman Turks, The Arabian Peninsula, Islamic Kingdoms of North Africa, Iran and Iraq, The Caucasus, Afghanistan, India and Indonesia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrustees of the Royal Armouries; Illustrated edition (11 July 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0948092718\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0948092718\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.51 x 1.02 x 22.86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThom Richardson FSA is former Deputy Master, now Curator Emeritus, at the Royal Armouries. He holds a PhD from the University of York and is the former editor of both the Journal of the Arms and Armour Society and Arms \u0026amp; Armour. He has authored numerous books and articles on armour and related subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Armouries Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177263804482,"sku":"703229","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/Islamic.jpg?v=1571309732"},{"product_id":"japanese-chain-mail-weave-collar-necklace","title":"Japanese Chain Mail Weave Collar Necklace - Anjo Designs","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-position: center; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-image: url('images\/companies\/1\/Desc-BG-Est-1415-Seal-Black.jpg'); background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking inspiration from an example of Japanese mail in the the Royal Armouries collection, Anjo have produced this stunning Japanese Weave Collar Necklace. This collar necklace has been hand made out of an intricate system of stainless steel rings that lead up to a toggle fastening at the back. The mail pattern used for this necklace translates effectively to a feminine piece of jewellery, which is unusual considering the original use of mail and its masculine connotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern used is a traditional Japanese mail (gusari) pattern called 'Asanoha gusari' or Japanese 6-in-1. 'Asanoha' refers to a traditional abstract pattern used throughout Japanese history which is built up of overlapping hemp leaves (Asa = hemp: no = of: ha = leaf).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eChain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003emaille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e (sometimes written as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003echain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003email\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e) is an ancient form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003earmour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e that was in common use as early as the 3rd century BCE. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eremained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e in use up until the 16th century CE in Europe, and even later in Asia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eAfrica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e and the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW166625325 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e 51cm long, 2cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112738829 BCX8\"\u003eHandmade using traditional mail methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToggle clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAnjo Designs gift box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnjo Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnjo Designs are a husband and wife partnership based on the Wirral who combine the traditional methods of mail with modern designs to create bespoke jewellery. Everything they produce is hand crafted with precision, taking reference from historic mail and traditional techniques. As with any hand crafted product, there may be slight difference between each piece and the pictures shown. Rest assured however, that all the jewellery Anjo produce has a great amount of time and care spent on it to ensure its high quality finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/search?q=anjo+designs\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eView the full range of chainmail jewellery and accessories from Anjo Designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anjo Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177296408642,"sku":"703556","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/anjo-japanese-weave-chain-mail-necklace-on-display-stand_1.jpg?v=1724314236"},{"product_id":"japanese-chain-mail-weave-bracelet","title":"Japanese Chainmail Weave Bracelet - Anjo Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful bracelet with great historical context that has been inspired by the Royal Armouries collection. The Japanese weave bracelet has been hand crafted by Anjo designs using nearly 500 tiny stainless steel rings to form this intricate and traditional Japanese mail weave pattern. The bracelet fastens using a slide lock clasp, which not only looks great but allows for easy fastening; even for those with limited dexterity. The complexity of mail makes it a really striking and classic fashion accessory, guaranteed to grab the attention of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern used for this bracelet is called 'Seiro gusari' which is very similar to the most common pattern in Japanese mail; 'So gusari' (4-in-1). Instead of the single links used for So gusari, the links for Seiro gusari are made from multiple turns to make the mail stronger; effectively doubling up on all the links. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eChain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003emaille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e (sometimes written as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003echain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003email\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e) is an ancient form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003earmour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e that was in common use as early as the 3rd century BCE. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eremained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e in use up until the 16th century CE in Europe, and even later in Asia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003eAfrica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166625325 BCX8\"\u003e and the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e 19.5 cm long, 1.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112738829 BCX8\"\u003eHandmade using traditional mail methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-lock clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\"\u003eAnjo Designs gift box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnjo Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnjo Designs are a husband and wife partnership based on the Wirral who combine the traditional methods of mail with modern designs to create bespoke jewellery. Everything they produce is hand crafted with precision, taking reference from historic mail and traditional techniques. As with any hand crafted product, there may be slight difference between each piece and the pictures shown. Rest assured however, that all the jewellery Anjo produce has a great amount of time and care spent on it to ensure its high quality finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/search?q=anjo+designs\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eView the full range of chainmail jewellery and accessories from Anjo Designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anjo Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177303322690,"sku":"703554","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Japanese-chain-mail-weave-bracelet.jpg?v=1714386549"},{"product_id":"red-handled-toy-japanese-samurai-katana-sword","title":"Red handled toy Japanese samurai katana sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecome a traditional Japanese Samurai with this replica Katana sword. The light weight makes it ideal for fancy dress, LARP, stage show or cosplay as well as a children's toy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis toy Japanese Katana sword is 90cm in length and features a safe plastic construction with an eye catching red wrapped handle, gold detailing and removable scabbard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe katana sword is one of the traditionally made Japanese weapons that were used by the samurai of feudal Japan. The sword has a distinctive appearance and features a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a squared hand guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original katana design was a response to a new type of close-combat warfare where speed and agility were key to defeating your enemy in battle. The design of the sheath meant the samurai could draw the sword and strike his enemy in one single motion ensuring a quick end to the fight. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nemesis Now LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177322426434,"sku":"703560","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/RedHandledKatana.jpg?v=1656346061"},{"product_id":"japanese-arms-and-armour-by-ian-bottomley","title":"Japanese Arms and Armour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 3, pay for 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Arms and Armour - Books \u0026amp; Publications - Royal Armouries\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-series\"\u003eArms and Armour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJapan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries’ collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military campaigns and \u003ci\u003esamurai\u003c\/i\u003e culture in the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTaking a historical perspective, the book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Classic Period (to 1467)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Country at War (1467-1543)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Arrival of the Gun (1543-1603)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Edo Period (1603-1853)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Final Flowering (1853 and beyond)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries’ collection of arms and armour. Written by specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating information and stunning photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eA skilful introduction to traditional Japanese arms and armour, combining scholarly clarity with intriguing insights”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e36c09;\"\u003e – Natasha Bennett, Acting Curator, Oriental Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrustees of the Royal Armouries; Illustrated edition (10 April 2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePaperback‏\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0948092793\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0948092794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.51 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan Bottomley is Curator Emeritus of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Armouries Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177471094850,"sku":"704636","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/Japanese.jpg?v=1571309749"},{"product_id":"royal-armouries-armoured-elephant-stuffed-toy","title":"Royal Armouries Armoured Elephant Stuffed Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our brand new Armoured Elephant soft toy; exclusive to the Royal Armouries. This cuddly toy is a detailed 12\" tall replica of the magnificent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1761.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1761.html\"\u003eArmoured Elephant displayed in the Royal Armouries Museum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant armour (bargustavan-i-pil) dates back to around 1600 and was brought from India by Lady Clive, wife of Edward, 2nd Lord Clive (Governor of Madras), to England in 1801. It is said to be the largest animal armor found on display in any museum. Now-endangered, Asian elephants were first used on the battlefield in India, and famously in the 326 BC Battle of the Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and India’s King Porus in modern-day Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were many military purposes for which elephants could be used. In battle, war elephants were usually deployed in the centre of the line, where they could be useful to prevent a charge or to conduct one of their own. Their sheer size and their terrifying appearance made them valued heavy cavalry. Off the battlefield, they could carry heavy materiel and provided a useful means of transport before mechanized vehicles rendered them mostly obsolete\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis curator approved soft toy may be an ever so slightly smaller version of the real thing… but it makes a cuddly companion for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 23 x 13 x 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177543872578,"sku":"705523","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/Armoured-elephant-soft-toy-plush.jpg?v=1775660731"},{"product_id":"chinese-arms-and-armour","title":"Chinese arms and armour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 3, pay for 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Arms and Armour - Books \u0026amp; Publications - Royal Armouries\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-series\"\u003eArms and Armour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Bennett introduces the fascinating world of Chinese arms and armour in the Royal Armouries’ collection, through this introductory guide offering a colourful insight into one of the world’s earliest civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fabled treasures of China span thousands of years of history. From the exotic Silk Road to the mysterious Great Wall, China’s allure is as vast as the country itself. Natasha \u003c\/span\u003echronicles the development of personal weapons and armour from the late Bronze Age to the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for anyone interested in the military and material culture of this absorbing land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries’ collection of arms and armour. Written by specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating information and stunning photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Bennett is Curator of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries Museum. She is co-author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/books-and-dvds\/arms-and-armour-series\/indian-arms-and-armour-by-thom-richardson-and-natasha-bennett.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndian Arms and Armour\u003c\/a\u003e (2015), and has carried out research on mounted warfare in Asia, Islamic arms and armour, Asian swords and matchlocks, Japanese textiles and Sudanese arms and armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrustees of the Royal Armouries; 1st edition (1 Dec. 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0948092890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0948092893\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimension: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.8 x 0.5 x 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatasha Bennett is Curator of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries Museum. She is co-author of Indian Arms and Armour (2015), and has carried out research on mounted warfare in Asia, Islamic arms and armour, Asian swords and matchlocks, Japanese textiles and Sudanese arms and armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royalarmouries.org\/about-us\/collection-management\/collection-staff\/natasha-bennett\"\u003eNatasha Bennett | Royal Armouries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Armouries Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177545379906,"sku":"705836","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/products\/Chinese.jpg?v=1571309692"},{"product_id":"japanese-flower-earrings","title":"Japanese Flower Stud Earrings - Anjo Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoven in sterling silver using a traditional Japanese chainmaille weave, these beautiful Japanese Flower Earrings have sterling silver studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings would make a perfect addition to any of our other mail jewellery items, European or Japanese. They can transform your jewellery into a one-of-a-kind set of historically significant accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal links for mail were traditionally made from steel or iron wire which was wrapped around a rod and cut. Believed to have been the first form of metal armour invented, it was assembled by a master craftsman aided by his apprentices who supplied him with the metal links. In use from as early as the 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century, mail is still in use today but not necessarily in the same way. It is often used in the modern day for protective clothing in other areas such as; scuba diving, butchery and stab proof clothing. 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They can transform your jewellery into a one-of-a-kind set of historically significant accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal links for mail were traditionally made from steel or iron wire which was wrapped around a rod and cut. Believed to have been the first form of metal armour invented, it was assembled by a master craftsman aided by his apprentices who supplied him with the metal links. In use from as early as the 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century, mail is still in use today but not necessarily in the same way. It is often used in the modern day for protective clothing in other areas such as; scuba diving, butchery and stab proof clothing. On top of that, mail has transformed from use on items of defence to items of decoration and beauty; as with our chain main jewellery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnjo Designs are a husband and wife partnership based on the Wirral who combine the traditional methods of mail with modern designs to create bespoke jewellery. Everything they produce is hand crafted therefore there may be slight differences between each set of earrings and the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e4cm long including hook, 2 x 0.5 cm knot per earring","brand":"Anjo Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30319227666498,"sku":"703897","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/byzantine-knot-drop-earrings.jpg?v=1776429473"},{"product_id":"european-chain-mail-gold-duo","title":"Indian Inspired Chainmail Earrings Steel\/Gold Chevron - Anjo Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA system of 132, 3mm, stainless steel rings in a diamond formation form these Indian Chain Mail Earrings. These intricate metal mesh earrings hang 6cm and link to form a beautiful diamond. 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Examples of the 4-in-1 European mail pattern used for these earrings can be found at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds, these include; the bishops mantle and mail armour shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e 6 cm long including hook, 4 x 2 cm per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112738829 BCX8\"\u003eHandmade using traditional mail methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW112738829 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAnjo Designs gift box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnjo Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnjo Designs are a husband and wife partnership based on the Wirral who combine the traditional methods of mail with modern designs to create bespoke jewellery. Everything they produce is hand crafted with precision, taking reference from historic mail and traditional techniques. As with any hand crafted product, there may be slight difference between each piece and the pictures shown. Rest assured however, that all the jewellery Anjo produce has a great amount of time and care spent on it to ensure its high quality finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/search?q=anjo+designs\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eView the full range of chainmail jewellery and accessories from Anjo Designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anjo Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30319341011010,"sku":"705141","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/indian-style-gold-silver-chevron-chainmail-earrings.jpg?v=1713796984"},{"product_id":"elephant-armour-tote-bag","title":"Elephant armour tote bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eWear a piece of history with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elephant armour tote bag features printed details from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1761.html\" title=\"Royal Armouries - Armoured Elephant\"\u003eArmoured Elephant on display at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant armour (bargustavan-i-pil) dates back to around 1600 and was brought from India by Lady Clive, wife of Edward, 2nd Lord Clive (Governor of Madras), to England in 1801. It is said to be the largest animal armor found on display in any museum. Now-endangered, Asian elephants were first used on the battlefield in India, and famously in the 326 BC Battle of the Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and India’s King Porus in modern-day Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were many military purposes for which elephants could be used. In battle, war elephants were usually deployed in the centre of the line, where they could be useful to prevent a charge or to conduct one of their own. Their sheer size and their terrifying appearance made them valued heavy cavalry. 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Use a piece of history with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive to the Royal Armouries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of elephant armour oven gloves features printed details from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1761.html\" title=\"Royal Armouries - Armoured Elephant\"\u003eArmoured Elephant on display at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant armour (bargustavan-i-pil) dates back to around 1600 and was brought from India by Lady Clive, wife of Edward, 2nd Lord Clive (Governor of Madras), to England in 1801. It is said to be the largest animal armor found on display in any museum. 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This work still has continued its impact on both Asian and Western culture and politics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39815617642562,"sku":"705969","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/the-art-of-war-sun-tzu-chiltern-classic.jpg?v=1729784208"},{"product_id":"postcard-armour-tosei-gusoku","title":"Postcard; Armour (tosei gusoku)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostcard size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArmour (tosei gusoku) (1800-1899)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.brief_description\"\u003eA gold-lacquered, red-laced tosei gusoku (modern armour, meaning the later structures of armour that were made from the Sengoku period onwards), probably drawn together from a mixture of older and more recent components during the 19th century. 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Japan, Edo period, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003ePlace: Japan, Asia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003eFor more information about this object visit;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-37499.html\"\u003eArmour (tosei gusoku) (1800-1899) - Royal Armouries collections\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39821880721474,"sku":"707384","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Armour-tosei-gusoku-postcard.jpg?v=1713181824"},{"product_id":"postcard-processional-fan","title":"Postcard; Processional fan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostcard size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003eFor more information about this object visit;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1791.html\"\u003eProcessional fan (1831-1870) - Royal Armouries collections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39821882949698,"sku":"7073872","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Processional-fan-postcard.jpg?v=1713181708"},{"product_id":"postcard-turban-helmet-migfer","title":"Postcard; Turban helmet (migfer)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostcard size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis form of helmet (migfer), was common throughout the Islamic world from the mid-14th century to the early-16th century.  Its distinctive shape has prompted the modern term 'turban helmet'. Around the brow, picked out in silver against gold, is an inscription which translates as \"Glorifier of the faith, victorious, triumphant king, to him be lasting glory, prosperity, wealth, power, peace, health and wealth\". Above this is a fluted surface with delicate floral scrollwork, surmounted by another inscription which reads, \"To its owner good fortune, peace, and health throughout his lifetime as long as the doves coo\". Calligraphy was a very popular form of decoration on Islamic arms and armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003eFor more information on this object visit;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1665.html\"\u003eTurban helmet (migfer) - Migfer (1471-1499) - Royal Armouries collections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39823617097794,"sku":"707385","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Turban-helmet-migfer-postcard.jpg?v=1713181561"},{"product_id":"postcard-elephant-armour","title":"Postcard; Elephant Armour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003eElephant armour (bargustavan-i-pil) (17th century - 18th century)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\"\u003eAn incredibly rare surviving example of a suit of mail and plate armour for an elephant, acquired by Lady Clive (wife of 2nd Lord Clive, Governor of Madras) in India between 1798 and 1800 and transported to Britain in 1801. The armour currently includes the head and neck defences and four body panels.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\"\u003eFor more information on this object visit;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1761.html\"\u003eElephant armour (bargustavan-i-pil) (17th century - 18th century) - Royal Armouries collections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39823619031106,"sku":"707386","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Elephant-armour-postcard.jpg?v=1713181513"},{"product_id":"postcard-the-ming-sword-detail","title":"Postcard; The Ming Sword detail","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostcard size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sword is one of the Royal Armouries' most prized treasures and certainly one of the most striking. Dating back to the early Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it is one of the finest examples of ornate metalwork from the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageTitle ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003eFor more information on this object visit;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"creation ng-binding ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-if=\"data.meta.creation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-31743.html\"\u003eSword (jian) and scabbard (Ming Dynasty) - Royal Armouries collections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39823620243522,"sku":"707389","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/The-Ming-Sword-postcard.jpg?v=1713181293"},{"product_id":"yoroi-chakuyo-38mm-button-badge","title":"Yoroi Chakuyo 38mm Button Badge","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Yoroi Chakuyo Button Badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe image is taken from an early 19th century i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ellustration showing a Japanese warrior being armed. From a block book entitled \"Yoroi Chakuyo shidai\" [The order of putting on armour].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful example of just some of the treasures housed at the Royal Armouries museum. A perfect gift idea for yourself or loved one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39824692904002,"sku":"707202","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Yoroi-Chakuyo-Button-Badge.jpg?v=1713180567"},{"product_id":"yoroi-chakuyo-jigsaw","title":"Yoroi Chakuyo Jigsaw","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoroi Chakuyo Jigsaw is a fiendish 100 piece puzzle using an early 19th century i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ellustration showing a Japanese warrior being armed. From a block book entitled \"Yoroi Chakuyo shidai\" [The order of putting on armour].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect puzzle to take away on holiday or to have saved for a rainy weekend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39824981065794,"sku":"707204","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Yoroi-Chakuyo-Jigsaw.jpg?v=1713180510"},{"product_id":"yoroi-chakuyo-magnetic-bookmark","title":"Yoroi Chakuyo magnetic bookmark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoroi Chakuyo magnetic bookmark is a helpful reading tool adorned with an illustration\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e taken from an early 19th century i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ellustration showing a Japanese warrior being armed. From a block book entitled \"Yoroi Chakuyo shidai\" [The order of putting on armour].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39825030021186,"sku":"707206","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Yoroi-Chakuyo-Magnetic-Bookmark.jpg?v=1713180441"},{"product_id":"yoroi-chakuyo-keyring","title":"Yoroi Chakuyo Keyring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd our Yoroi Chakuyo Keyring to your keys, featuring a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en early 19th century i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ellustration showing a Japanese warrior being armed. From a block book entitled \"Yoroi Chakuyo shidai\" [The order of putting on armour].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of just some of the treasures housed at the Royal Armouries museum. A perfect gift idea for yourself or loved one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39825061511234,"sku":"707205","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Yoroi-Chakuyo-Keyring.jpg?v=1713180389"},{"product_id":"five-rings-illustrated-the-classic-text-on-mastery-in-swordsmanship-leadership-and-conflict-a-new-translation","title":"Five Rings: The Classic Text on Mastery in Swordsmanship, Leadership and Conflict: A New Translation (Chinese bound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduced using beautiful traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, Five Rings is presented in this exquisite edition with a brand new modern translation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrategy is the craft of a warrior - Miyamoto Musashi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten around 1645, Miyamoto Musashi's Five Rings is a classic Japanese work on mastery in swordsmanship, leadership and conflict. Musashi was a swordsman, philosopher and strategist, and today his work remains of influence not only in the realm of martial arts but in the business world, too. Musashi's no-nonsense approach to the martial arts and combat includes eliminating technical flourishes, understanding that technique should simply be understood as defeating your opponent, and appreciating that the same qualities apply in both small- scale and large-scale conflicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRepeatedly, he stresses the importance of learning through practice, rather than merely reading about them. Produced using beautiful traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, Five Rings Illustrated is presented in an exquisite illustrated edition with a brand new modern translation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmber Books Ltd (14 Jun. 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHardcover: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e183886217X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1838862176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReading age: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions: ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.6 x 3 x 26.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyamoto Musashi (c.1584 – 13 June 1645) was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin. 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The sleeve comes from Edo period Japan 1603-1867 and is a treasured piece within our museum, noted for its remarkable craftsmanship and intricacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chinese silk brocade is lined with pale blue hemp. These sleeves were worn on the left arm to protect the clothing from rub of the bowstring when practising archery. 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This fascinating piece of craftsmanship is of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epierced and engraved brass of bilobed outline contained within a solid brass frame. Decoration includes dragons and clouds, the sacred jewel, a sword and scroll as well as a water gate with a sacred carp. The outer frame with a carp, flowers and precious objects. At the top centre of the outer frame is a cast dragon's head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade from a high quality cotton cloth, the Processional Fan tea towel is a fantastic addition for any kitchen and a great talking point for dinner parties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39990075719746,"sku":"707376","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Processional-Fan-Tea-Towel.jpg?v=1710777103"},{"product_id":"yoroi-chakuyo-single-archer-tea-towel","title":"Yoroi Chakuyo single Archer Tea Towel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur new Royal Armouries tea towel range explores museum pieces from across Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis latest Yoroi Chakuyo Single Archer Tea Towel features an iconic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e taken from an early 19th century i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ellustration showing a Japanese warrior being armed. 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This magnificent sequence is from a block book entitled \"Yoroi Chakuyo shidai\" [The order of putting on armour].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade from a high quality cotton cloth, the Yoroi Chakuyo Order of Armour Tea Towel is a fantastic addition for any kitchen and a great talking point for dinner parties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornflower Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39990161965122,"sku":"707378","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Yoroi-Chakuyo-Order-of-Armour-Tea-Towel.jpg?v=1710776631"},{"product_id":"all-butter-caramel-and-sea-salt-biscuits-processional-fan","title":"All Butter Caramel and Sea Salt Biscuits - Processional Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur All Butter Caramel and Sea Salt Biscuits are an irresistible addition to your tea break. Made from a buttery, crumbly biscuit, the base is enriched with caramel and sea salt to deliver a sweet and salty flavour that pares perfectly with your tea or coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur biscuits arrive in a beautiful collectible tin that features details of the Processional Fan from our oriental collection. Decoration includes dragons and clouds, the sacred jewel, a sword and scroll as well as a water gate with a sacred carp. The outer frame with a carp, flowers and precious objects. At the top centre of the outer frame is a cast dragon's head. \u003c\/span\u003eYou can read more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-1791.html\" title=\"processional fan\"\u003eprocessional fan here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not pair these biscuits with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royalarmouries.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/Premium%20Blended%20Tea?\" title=\"Premium Blended Tea\"\u003ePremium Blended Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Farrah's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40000551092290,"sku":"707228","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/Processional-Fan-all-butter-caramel-and-sea-salt-biscuit-tin.jpg?v=1749469852"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/collections\/Tales-from-Asia.png?v=1694090647","url":"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/tales-from-asia.oembed?page=5","provider":"Royal Armouries Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}