Ivory Plaque of Two Soldiers, 10th century, Fatimid, Louvre

Fatimid Ivory Plaque of Two Soldiers, 10th century

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Louvre, inv. 6701B, Paris.

Referenced on p33, MAA - 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098 by David Nicolle:
A 10th century ivory plaque from Egypt, showing two guardsmen. (Louvre, inv. 6701B, Paris)

Referenced as figure 148 in The military technology of classical Islam by D Nicolle
148. Ivory plaque, 10th century AD, Fāṭimid, Louvre, Paris (Kuh).

Plate G, Men-At-Arms Series 125, The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centures by David Nicolle & Angus McBride based on this panel.

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