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India
Sword and scabbard c.2004
White metal, glass, steel | RCIN 95686
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Curved sword & scabbard of chased white metal. Scabbard with three oval cartouches depicting stories & flowers inlaid with red & green glass, verso - two oval cartouches. Blade of steel with inscription. Sword and scabbard sit in a maroon velvet box.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Hounslow on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the first installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Recieved in 2009
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Medium and techniques
White metal, glass, steel
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Place of Production
Amritsar [Punjab]
Featured in
ExhibitionRoyal Gifts: Buckingham Palace
This exhibition tells the story of Her Majesty's reign through the official gifts she has received
