Knife and scabbard with knot. 17th

Knife and scabbard with knot. 17th - early 18th century

Knife and scabbard with knot. 17th - early 18th century

Object type

Knife and scabbard with knot

Place of origin

Northern India

Date

17th - early 18th century

Materials

Steel, ivory, gold, wood, precious stones, gems, fabric, braid, paper

Technique

Forging, inlay, carving, stamping, flat chasing

Dimensions

Total length: 30,7 cm; length of the sword-blade: 17,5 cm; width of the sword-blade base: 2,4 cm; length of the sword in scabbard: 38,0 cm

Object history note

From the armoury collection of Emperor Peter III.

Publications

Russian Emperors and the Armoury Chamber. Moscow, 2006
Moscow Kremlin. Imperial Cabinet of respite. Spb., 2004

Museum number

Ор-3837/1-2

Exhibitions