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Decorative Saber from Saddam Hussein

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic; Iraq

Materials: metal; wood; synthetic material; brass; copper; cloth; felt
Measurements: 7.5 cm x 24 cm x 110 cm; 2 15/16 in x 9 7/16 in x 43 5/16 in

Description

A large green box covered in cloth containing a large decorrative sword with sheath. No writing or inscription on the sword or box. The sheath is adorned in floral patterns and other embossments and the hilt is connected with a thin chain. Arabic script is etched on the sheath at the point where it dovetails with the hilt. The box itself has a layer covered in felt which holds the sword itself and numerous wooden blocks meant to support the holding layer.

Accession Number: 2010.433.005

Collection/Series: Diplomatic Gifts

On View: Yes

Exhibition History

• GDR State Gifts
• Open Storage

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