Saber with Scabbard

Unknown

ca. 1550 · Steel, gold, wood, leather · Arms and Armor

This saber was probably made in Hungary during its occupation by the Ottoman Turks. The hilt, with dragon-headed quilloins, is of Islamic type; the blade is inscribed "Made by Muhammad." Both the hilt and the blade are of pattern-welded steel. This sword comes from the armory of the prince-electors of Saxony in Dresden.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1550

Medium

Steel, gold, wood, leather

Culture

Eastern European, probably Hungary

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929