Persian saber or Cornelis Tromp Persian equestrian saber with scabbard by Cornelis Tromp, Persian saber with hilt of silver and walrus ivory. Curved damask blade. The simple cross vest has a guard rod of gold-plated silver decorated with floral motifs. The handle is covered with two plates of walrus ivory. Shamshir type. No brands or inscriptions. That this weapon was actually owned by Cornelis Tromp is proven by a painting by Abraham van Westerveld, ornament derived from plant forms, Cornelis Tromp, anonymous, Persia, c. 1600 - c. 1700, iron (metal), greep, montuur, schede, l 104 cm, Reimagin

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