Russian Hardstone Pieces at the Bavarian Kings’ Residences: Introductory Notes

Autor: L. A. Budrina
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Popis: The article describes Russian colored hardstone works used in the decorations of the Bavarian royal residences during the existence of the Kingdom of Bavaria (1806–1918). We provide the description of and verify the existing attributions of these objects, as well as the circumstances under which these were acquired. Keywords: stone-cutting art, diplomatic gifts, Russian empire, Kingdom of Bavaria, malachite, jasper, lapis-lazuli
Databáze: OpenAIRE