Horseman, A horseman attacking a bear with his lance. He also carries a mace at his right knee. The text mentions that this lance is particularly usef

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Horseman, A horseman attacking a bear with his lance. He also carries a mace at his right knee. The text mentions that this lance is particularly useful for dealing with wild animals. Image taken from Nihayat al-su'l, a manual of horsemanship and military practice. Originally published in Syria/Egypt, 1371.

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