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Ceremonial shield. First half of the 17th century
Ceremonial shield. First half of the 17th century
Object type
Ceremonial shield
Place of origin
Date
First half of the 17th century
Materials
Gold, leather, precious stones, pearls, turquoise, fabric
Technique
Carving, inlay, embossing
Dimensions
Diameter: 55,5 cm
Object history note
Was granted by Shah Abbas II of Persia to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich in 1644.
Publications
State Armoury Chamber, Spb, 2002
"Ratification of friendship …" Ambassadorial gifts to Russian Tsars. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2005
The Armoury Chamber of Moscow Kremlin Museums. Album. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
Ор-169