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Sabre and scabbard, craftsman: Haji Sanfar. The late 18th century, the blade - XVIIth century (?),
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Sabre and scabbard, craftsman: Haji Sanfar. The late 18th century, the blade - XVIIth century (?),
Object type
Sabre and scabbard
Place of origin
Russia, Saint Petersburg; the blade - Turkey,
Date
The late 18th century, the blade - XVIIth century (?),
Author
craftsman: Haji Sanfar
Materials
Wootz steel, gold, silver, wood, snakeskin, cornelian
Technique
Forging, gilding, casting, damascening, stone carving
Dimensions
Total length: 100, 5 cm; blade length: 83,5 cm; length of the scabbard: 85,5 cm; blade width at ricasso: 3,5 cm
Object history note
According to legend, it was presented by Empress Catherine II to her grandson, Grand Duke Alexander Pavlovich.
Publications
V. Novosyolov. Alexander I – The Restorer of Powers. Exhibition Catalogue. Chelyabinsk 2021-2022
Moscow Kremlin. Imperial Cabinet of respite. Spb., 2004
S. Brun, M.Vilkova. "Heavenly Host. Image and Veneration". The Exhibition Catalogue of the Federal State Government-financed Cultural Institution «The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site «The Moscow Kremlin». Moscow. 2023
Russian Emperors and the Armoury Chamber. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
Ор-4458/1-2