Sword and Sheath
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A presentation sword and sheath, with an Iranian blade, given to Lord Athlone by King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia in 1928
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Presentation sword and sheath, the blade Iranian and 17th century, the hilt and sheath mounted with gold and precious stones, Saudi Arabian, 19th to early 20th century |
| Physical description | A presentation sword and sheath, with an Iranian blade, given to Lord Athlone by King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia in 1928 |
| Credit line | Given by the Countess of Athlone |
| Object history | Given to the Earl of Athlone by King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia in 1928 |
| Bibliographic reference | Anthony North, An Introduction to Islamic Arms, London 1985, fig. 25a, p.31 |
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| Accession number | M.293&A-1976 |
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| Record created | September 25, 2002 |
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