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Matara-flask (waterskin). First half of the 17th century
Matara-flask (waterskin). First half of the 17th century
Object type
Matara-flask (waterskin)
Place of origin
Turkey
Date
First half of the 17th century
Materials
Leather, flat silver thread, silk, nephrite, silver, rock crystal, rubies, emeralds, gold, glass
Technique
Gilding, needlework, incised carving, niello
Dimensions
Width: 21,5 cm; height: 27,5 cm
Object history note
Was presented by Sayed Borhan Khan of Qasim Khanate to Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich in 1653.
Publications
The Art of the Sublime Porte. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2008
Museum number
Тк-2882