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Sabre with scabbard and strap. First half of the 17th century
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Sabre with scabbard and strap. First half of the 17th century
Object type
Sabre with scabbard and strap
Place of origin
Iran
Date
First half of the 17th century
Materials
Gold, silver, wootz steel, wood, precious stone, turquoise, jasper, braid
Technique
Forging, carving, stamping, niello, inlay, gold damascening, enamel
Dimensions
Total length: 101,0 cm; length of the sword-blade: 89,0 cm; length of the scabbard: 96,0 cm
Object history note
Was presented by Prince Yakov Cherkassky to Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich in 1646.
Publications
Morshakova E.A, Bobrovnitskaya I.A., Kogut E.V., Martynova M.V., Orlenko S.P. 'Map of Russia. Historical milestones' Moscow, 2014
State Armoury Chamber, Spb, 2002
Tsar Alexey Mikhaylovich and patriarch Nicon. "Verywise duet". Exhibition catalogue. Moscow, 2005
Museum number
Ор-197/1