Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
PERSIAN
Sword and scabbard
RCIN 11332
A sword or talwar with a steel hilt overlaid in gold with floral patterning and inlaid with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The sword inscribed in Persian "Made at Ispahan," in gold letters. The wooden scabbard covered with crimson velvet and gold mounts inlaid with rubies, diamonds and emeralds arranged in a floral design.
