Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 282
{asdwir)and anklets (khulkal), which are commonly of solid silver, or evengold. Simple twist for gold, and a twist set in plain bands forsilver, are the most usual patterns of bracelets, and are doubtlessof high antiquity. The anklets are heavy, and clank together asthe lady walks, so that the poet… … FIG. 91.—ARMS FOR LION HUNTING. other charm, covered with waxed cloth, and is suspended at theright side above the girdle by a cord passing over the left shoulder. There is another branch of metal-work of which nothing has 246 ART OF THE SARACENS. been said: we know almost nothing of Mamluk armour;…
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