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Hussar saddle. Late 16th century
Hussar saddle. Late 16th century
Object type
Hussar saddle
Place of origin
Poland
Date
Late 16th century
Materials
Silver, copper, wood, leather, silver birch bark, velvet, brocade, galloon, silver-gilt threads
Technique
Gilding, chasing, carving, needlework, appliqué, weaving, stamping
Dimensions
Total length: 50,0 cm; Height of the front arch: 32,0 cm; Height of the cantle: 21,0 cm
Object history note
Belonged to Tsar Boris Godunov, was presented by King Sigizmund III of PolandI in 1600
Publications
Boris Godunov. From a Courtier to the Sovereign of all Russia. [Catalogue of collection of the Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage site] / Edited by O.V. Dmitrieva / Moscow, 2015
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