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Dagger and scabbard. 18th century; 1750-1760s
Dagger and scabbard. 18th century; 1750-1760s
Object type
Dagger and scabbard
Place of origin
Iran (?); Turkey
Date
18th century; 1750-1760s
Materials
Wootz steel, wood, gold, silver, diamonds
Technique
Forging, carving, enamel
Dimensions
Length of the sheathed knife: 36,1 cm; length of the knife: 32,6 cm; blade length: 21,4 cm; length of the scabbard: 24,0 cm; blade width at ricasso: 2,9 cm
Object history note
Granted to Oberjägermeister S. Naryshkin by Empress Catherine II.
Publications
Moscow Kremlin. Imperial Cabinet of respite. Spb., 2004
Russian Emperors and the Armoury Chamber. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
Ор-3891