Persia
Sabre and Scabbard
Steel, ivory, gold, enamel, leather | 89.5 cm (length) | RCIN 62535
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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Persian sabre with brass crossguard, pommel and sideplates, enamelled with flowers; pistol-shaped ivory grip with gold thread tassel; curved back-edged watered steel blade with inscription. Black leather covered scabbard with enamelled mounts and chape.
Provenance
In the collection of George IV. Recorded in the Armoury at Carlton House with the note, 'A most beautiful Persian Sword' (CH AA 1802). Lent to the International Exhibition of Persian Art in London in 1931.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, ivory, gold, enamel, leather
Measurements
89.5 cm (length)
73.0 cm (blade length)
Category
Place of Production
Iran
