Sabre and scabbard with belt. Late 16th century; handle, scabbard with cord

Sabre and scabbard with belt. Late 16th century; handle, scabbard with cord - 17th century

Sabre and scabbard with belt. Late 16th century; handle, scabbard with cord - 17th century

Object type

Sabre and scabbard with belt

Place of origin

Egypt (blade), Russia (handle, scabbard with cord)

Date

Late 16th century; handle, scabbard with cord - 17th century

Materials

Silver, wootz steel, wood, bone, leather, silk

Technique

Forging, chasing, carving, gilding

Dimensions

Total length: 87,5 cm; length of the sword-blade: 76,0 cm; length of the scabbard: 77,2 cm

Object history note

Belonged to Kuzma Minin.

Publications

Russian Emperors and the Armoury Chamber. Moscow, 2006

Museum number

Ор-63/1