Jineta sword. Nasrid sword type that was introduced in Al-Andalus by the Zenata, one of the Berber tribes that went to the aid of the Caliphate regime in their fight against the Christian armies. 14th century. Steel, bronze and silver. Hilt with enameled and nielloed decoration. Length: 140 cm. From the Church of San Marcelo (León, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
Jineta sword. Nasrid sword type that was introduced in Al-Andalus by the Zenata, one of the Berber tribes that went to the aid of the Caliphate regime in their fight against the Christian armies. 14th century. Steel, bronze and silver. Hilt with enameled and nielloed decoration. Length: 140 cm. From the Church of San Marcelo (León, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.