Saber with Scabbard and Carrying Belt

Goldsmith Stamped with what may be the mark of Georg Hoffmann Polish

early 17th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

This is one of a series of twelve jeweled sabers made in Hungarian style for use at the Saxon court in Dresden. These twelve swords are recorded as having had new wrist chains added in 1687 and as having been used again in 1709. This example bears what may be the mark of Georg Hoffmann (recorded 1586–1609), a goldsmith working in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland).

Artwork Details

Title: Saber with Scabbard and Carrying Belt
Goldsmith: Stamped with what may be the mark of Georg Hoffmann (Polish, Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), recorded 1596–1609)
Date: early 17th century
Culture: Polish
Medium: Steel, gold, silver, leather, wood, textile, semiprecious stones
Dimensions: L. 37 1/2 in. (95.2 cm); L. of blade 31 1/2 in. (80 cm); Wt. of saber (a) 2 lb. 1 oz. (936 g); Wt. of scabbard (b) 2 lb. 3 oz. (992.2 g); Wt. of belt (c); 5 oz. (141.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.716a–c
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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