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The Four Gospels, in cover. Late 16th - early 17th century, cover - 1610s, cyrillic semi uncial manuscript - 16th century
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The Four Gospels, in cover. Late 16th - early 17th century, cover - 1610s, cyrillic semi uncial manuscript - 16th century
Object type
The Four Gospels, in cover
Place of origin
Russia, Moscow, velvet -Italy
Date
Late 16th - early 17th century, cover - 1610s, cyrillic semi uncial manuscript - 16th century
Materials
Silver, precious stones, pearl, glass, turquoise, paper, wood, velvet
Technique
Flat chasing, gilding, chasing, carving, niello, tempera, pearl embroidery
Dimensions
Size: 45,0 х 28,5 х 13,0 cm
Object history note
Donated to the Solovetsky Monastery by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky in 1613
Publications
T.S. Borisova, S.G. Zyuzeva. Printed and Manuscript Gospels of the 13th - early 20th centuries in the collection of Moscow Kremlin Museums, three volumes, M., 2019
E.V. Isaeva. 'Manuscript Books from the 13th to the Early 20th Century.' Catalogue of the collection of the Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site
Museum number
Кн-198