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Dagger and scabbard. The early 17th century
Dagger and scabbard. The early 17th century
Object type
Dagger and scabbard
Place of origin
Date
The early 17th century
Materials
Gold, rubies, damask steel, wood, glass, pearls, turquoise
Technique
Forging, carving, stamping, filigree, chasing
Dimensions
Total length: 30,8 cm; blade length: 16,8 cm; scabbard length: 18,5 cm
Object history note
Was granted by the Persian merchant Mohammed Kazim to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich in 1617.
Publications
"Ratification of friendship …" Ambassadorial gifts to Russian Tsars. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2005
State Armoury Chamber, Spb, 2002
The Armoury Chamber of Moscow Kremlin Museums. Album. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
ОР-208/1-2