Perzische dolk met schede van Cornelis Tromp

anonymous, 1600 - 1699

Arms collection of Cornelis Tromp. These weapons were kept at the Amsterdam home of Cornelis Tromp. The collection included contemporary weapons of exceptional quality and several exotic weapons acquired for their curiosity value. Tromp probably received many of these weapons as gifts during his patrols of the Mediterranean Sea and in the Baltic.

  • Artwork typedagger
  • Object numberNG-NM-6097-A
  • Dimensionslength 26.5 cm, length 28 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Perzische dolk met schede van Cornelis Tromp

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-6097-A

  • Description

    Een Perzische dolk met schede van Cornelis Tromp, ook wel perzische jambiya. Schede met bladzilver overtrokken. Het gevest eenvoudig van ivoor. Kromme gedamasceerde kling. Geen merken of inscripties.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Persia

  • Dating

    1600 - 1699

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • length 26.5 cm
    • length 28 cm

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  • Person

  • Period

    1598 - 1691

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

    • Eveline Sint Nicolaas, 'A Diplomatic Gift Full of Surprises : The weapon rack of Cornelis Tromp and other 'exotic' arms belonging to Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter', in: Thom Richardson, East Meets West : Diplomatic Gifts of Arms and Armour between Europe and Asia, proceedings of the Royal Armouries conference held at H.M. Tower of London, Saturday 14 September 2013, p. 108, fig. 20.
    • J.B. Kist, 'Wapens van Cornelis Tromp (1629-1691)', Antiek 6 (1971-1972) nr. 10, p. 653-673, afb. p. 667.
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