Search results

Start typing

Persia

Sabre and scabbard

Steel, ivory, gilt, leather | RCIN 62528

Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle

Your share link is...

  Close

  • Persian sabre; ivory pistol grip divided by steel panel with gilt foliage decoration, ensuite to pommel cap. Grip base bound with brown leather and fitted with a wrist strap.Crossguard similarly decorated to pommel and terminating in circular finials. Back-edged steel blade.
    Provenance

    In the collection of George IV; recorded in the Armoury at Carlton House with the note, 'A very Old Persian Sword made at Karataban, a famous place for Swords - very Excellent and in high preservation. ' (CH AA 1333).

  • Creator(s)
  • Medium and techniques

    Steel, ivory, gilt, leather

  • Category
  • Place of Production

    Iran


The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.