Project “Creation and presentation of digitally accessible cultural heritage of Shumen Municipality”

Shashka

   

Detailed information

Name of the object

Shashka

Inventory №

2900

Location

Shumen Regional Museum

Material from which the item is made

Metal – gold, silver, copper, iron, bronze

Dimensions and weight

Overall length 1050 mm, length of the blade 840 mm, width blade at the base 30 mm, thickness of the blade 8 mm

Method of acquisition and location

Cultural period of creation

The Bulgarian lands XV – XIX centuries

Item description

Russian, Caucasian model, with silver fitting and rich engraving. The blade is forged steel, slightly curved to the shoulder, with a wide fuller on each side, single-edged. The scabbard is of wood in black. The hilt is with silver fitting and engraving.
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