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Key on a cord of the pocket watch. Mid 17th century
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Key on a cord of the pocket watch. Mid 17th century
Object type
Key on a cord of the pocket watch
Place of origin
Turkey, Istanbul
Date
Mid 17th century
Materials
Silver, non-precious metal, pearl, threads
Technique
Engraving, casting, braiding
Dimensions
Length: 27,5 cm (cord); length of the key: 3,7 cm; diameter: 2,0 cm (openworked top of the key)
Object history note
Was presented by the Greek merchant Ivan Anastasov to Tsarevitch Alexey Alexeevich in 1658. (?)
Publications
The Art of the Sublime Porte. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2008
"Ratification of friendship …" Ambassadorial gifts to Russian Tsars. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2005
Museum number
МЗ-4089/2