Royal thrones in the Armoury
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In Russia until the XVIII century, this important attribute of power called the Royal throne, or Royal seat. From the XVI century, imitating the tradition of the Byzantine Empire, the Royal place is very lavishly decorated. A unique collection of Royal thrones located in the Armory of the Moscow Kremlin, here"s where you can marvel at this beauty!
Russian tsars usually had at their disposal not one but several thrones in the assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, which hosted the coronation and in the wards for the reception. In addition, there were the so-called" portable" throne, which, if necessary, carried for a while in crowded places to give greater importance to the event. Further Royal personages began to install the thrones in all their palaces.
"BONE" WHITE THRONE OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE.
the Throne of Tsar Ioann IV the terrible. XVI century Western Europe of XVI century. Ivory, carving, casting, gilding.
The oldest extant of thrones belonged to Ivan IV, known popularly for his cruelty by Ivan the Terrible. It was made in the XV century @- wooden throne lined with white plates of ivory and walrus ivory, which the skilful Greek craftsmen were carved relief narrative compositions on historical and mythological themes. But as it turned out, our masters are not born yesterday. When I had to restore the thread on this throne, turned to the craftsmen of Kholmogory, and they coped with this work.
MONOMAKH"S THRONE.
In 1547 Ivan IV was first married to the Kingdom, which is new to the Russian title of" Tsar". It happened in the assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, which for this purpose was installed in Novgorod craftsmen made a special throne. It was adorned with twelve bas-reliefs of the campaign of Prince Vladimir in the Byzantine Thrace from" Сказаний the princes Vladimir". In the Byzantine Empire Constantine IX Monomakh gave to Prince Vladimir, he pratasenya grandson, the Royal regalia. And became known as the throne Monomakh.
the Kremlin. Interior of the assumption Cathedral. Molen the place of Ivan the terrible" Monomakh"s throne" 1551.
Image on the North side of the Royal place.
the Doors of the Royal place with text excerpts from" tales of the princes of Vladimir".
In the future, all the kings were crowned in the assumption Cathedral. And when in 1724 who-то came up with the idea to disassemble the throne and make it new for the upcoming coronation of Catherine I, wife of Peter, Peter was not allowed to do:"I read this place is more precious than gold for its antiquity, and because all the ancestors of the reigning Russian Sovereigns had stood on it".
THE THRONE OF BORIS GODUNOV.
Another beautiful throne in the Oriental style in 1604 gave the reigning then Boris Godunov Shah of Persia Abbas I
the throne of the Persian Shah Abbas I a Gift to Tsar Boris Godunov. Persia. Gold, precious stones, konfarenie, Basma.
THE THRONE OF THE ROMANOV DYNASTY.
the First throne for the reigning monarchs of the Romanov dynasty are also made in Eastern traditions, were very ornate.
THE THRONE OF MIKHAIL FEDOROVICH.
the First of the Romanov reign of Mikhail Fedorovich. For him in the beginning of XVII century was converted one of the thrones of Ivan the terrible, made in Oriental style. Worked on the throne of the Russian masters, and they have slightly changed its shape, making a high back and armrests raised, like the ancient chair. Decoration did not touch it, very much they were beautiful.
the Throne of Tsar Mikhail Romanov. The Moscow Kremlin workshops, before 1642. Gold, precious stones, pearls, Basma, konfarenie.
Ryabushkin A. the Seat of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov boyars.
THE DIAMOND THRONE ALEXEI MIKHAILOVICH.
Diamond throne of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich. Iran, 1659. Gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, casting, embossing, carving, sanitary ware, lacquer miniature.
This is one of the most luxurious thrones, stored in the Armory, in 1660 the king gave the Armenian merchants, who filed a petition for free trade in Russia. The throne is made of sandalwood faced with Golden and silver plates and decorated with huge number of diamonds and other precious stones, was gorgeous and truly priceless. The request of merchants, of course, was granted, in addition, they have paid a decent amount of money for this throne.
DOUBLE THRONE FOR TWO BROTHERS.
When he died Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, and it happened in 1676, created a situation that culminate in the Kingdom had two heirs, representatives of two genera – Miloslavskys and Naryshkin. The eldest son of Alexei Mikhailovich, Fedor, died unexpectedly, the average Ivan was weak, and mind, and health. The younger son, ten-year-old Peter (the future Peter I), grew quite bright. Then, it was decided to marry at the Kingdom of the two princes, Ivan and Peter.
the double Throne of tsars Ivan Alexeevich and Peter Alexeevich. The Moscow Kremlin workshops, 1682-1684 years. Silver, casting, chasing, carving, engraving, gilding.
For them and had made this huge silver throne with two seats. At the back of the throne was a secret place, where during important negotiations were mentors to the young monarchs, most often in this role were their older sister Sophia is a 25 year old, highly educated person. She-то and tells Peter how to answer the questions of foreign ambassadors. And those times were impressed with the answers so young Russian ruler.
THE THRONE CHAIR OF EMPRESS ELIZAVETA PETROVNA.
the Throne chair of Empress Elizabeth. St.-Петербург, 1740-1742 years. Carving, gilding, embroidery.
This is the throne chair, executed in 1742 in the Rococo style, characterized by beauty and elegance. While it has not lost its majestic solemnity inherent thrones. Its curved legs and armrests are decorated with elegant swirls carved floral and plant ornaments are here and wonderful female head. On the plates of silver and of gold, adorn the throne, in which images of griffins and unicorns, lions and leopards, symbolizing strength and power.
Backrest of the throne is decorated with the personal monogram of Elizabeth with the letter" Е" and image of the state symbols – coat of arms. The chair looks very elegant and you look at him, it becomes immediately clear that it belongs to the woman.
the THRONE of PAUL I.
Is a replica of the silver throne of Anna Ivanovna, which is now kept in the Great Throne room of the Winter Palace in Saint-Петербурге.
the Throne of Paul I. St.-Петербург, 1799-1801. Master Christian Meyer. Birch, velvet, lace, yarn (silver, gold, silk).Thread, sewing, applique.
the Throne of Empress Anna Ioanovna.
Great throne hall in the Winter Palace.
By order of Paul I court master-мебельщик Christian Meyer made six of these chairs, only they were not made of silver, and of wood, and gilt. Survived only three of them.
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Russian tsars usually had at their disposal not one but several thrones in the assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, which hosted the coronation and in the wards for the reception. In addition, there were the so-called" portable" throne, which, if necessary, carried for a while in crowded places to give greater importance to the event. Further Royal personages began to install the thrones in all their palaces.
"BONE" WHITE THRONE OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE.
the Throne of Tsar Ioann IV the terrible. XVI century Western Europe of XVI century. Ivory, carving, casting, gilding.
The oldest extant of thrones belonged to Ivan IV, known popularly for his cruelty by Ivan the Terrible. It was made in the XV century @- wooden throne lined with white plates of ivory and walrus ivory, which the skilful Greek craftsmen were carved relief narrative compositions on historical and mythological themes. But as it turned out, our masters are not born yesterday. When I had to restore the thread on this throne, turned to the craftsmen of Kholmogory, and they coped with this work.
MONOMAKH"S THRONE.
In 1547 Ivan IV was first married to the Kingdom, which is new to the Russian title of" Tsar". It happened in the assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, which for this purpose was installed in Novgorod craftsmen made a special throne. It was adorned with twelve bas-reliefs of the campaign of Prince Vladimir in the Byzantine Thrace from" Сказаний the princes Vladimir". In the Byzantine Empire Constantine IX Monomakh gave to Prince Vladimir, he pratasenya grandson, the Royal regalia. And became known as the throne Monomakh.
the Kremlin. Interior of the assumption Cathedral. Molen the place of Ivan the terrible" Monomakh"s throne" 1551.
Image on the North side of the Royal place.
the Doors of the Royal place with text excerpts from" tales of the princes of Vladimir".
In the future, all the kings were crowned in the assumption Cathedral. And when in 1724 who-то came up with the idea to disassemble the throne and make it new for the upcoming coronation of Catherine I, wife of Peter, Peter was not allowed to do:"I read this place is more precious than gold for its antiquity, and because all the ancestors of the reigning Russian Sovereigns had stood on it".
THE THRONE OF BORIS GODUNOV.
Another beautiful throne in the Oriental style in 1604 gave the reigning then Boris Godunov Shah of Persia Abbas I
the throne of the Persian Shah Abbas I a Gift to Tsar Boris Godunov. Persia. Gold, precious stones, konfarenie, Basma.
THE THRONE OF THE ROMANOV DYNASTY.
the First throne for the reigning monarchs of the Romanov dynasty are also made in Eastern traditions, were very ornate.
THE THRONE OF MIKHAIL FEDOROVICH.
the First of the Romanov reign of Mikhail Fedorovich. For him in the beginning of XVII century was converted one of the thrones of Ivan the terrible, made in Oriental style. Worked on the throne of the Russian masters, and they have slightly changed its shape, making a high back and armrests raised, like the ancient chair. Decoration did not touch it, very much they were beautiful.
the Throne of Tsar Mikhail Romanov. The Moscow Kremlin workshops, before 1642. Gold, precious stones, pearls, Basma, konfarenie.
Ryabushkin A. the Seat of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov boyars.
THE DIAMOND THRONE ALEXEI MIKHAILOVICH.
Diamond throne of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich. Iran, 1659. Gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, casting, embossing, carving, sanitary ware, lacquer miniature.
This is one of the most luxurious thrones, stored in the Armory, in 1660 the king gave the Armenian merchants, who filed a petition for free trade in Russia. The throne is made of sandalwood faced with Golden and silver plates and decorated with huge number of diamonds and other precious stones, was gorgeous and truly priceless. The request of merchants, of course, was granted, in addition, they have paid a decent amount of money for this throne.
DOUBLE THRONE FOR TWO BROTHERS.
When he died Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, and it happened in 1676, created a situation that culminate in the Kingdom had two heirs, representatives of two genera – Miloslavskys and Naryshkin. The eldest son of Alexei Mikhailovich, Fedor, died unexpectedly, the average Ivan was weak, and mind, and health. The younger son, ten-year-old Peter (the future Peter I), grew quite bright. Then, it was decided to marry at the Kingdom of the two princes, Ivan and Peter.
the double Throne of tsars Ivan Alexeevich and Peter Alexeevich. The Moscow Kremlin workshops, 1682-1684 years. Silver, casting, chasing, carving, engraving, gilding.
For them and had made this huge silver throne with two seats. At the back of the throne was a secret place, where during important negotiations were mentors to the young monarchs, most often in this role were their older sister Sophia is a 25 year old, highly educated person. She-то and tells Peter how to answer the questions of foreign ambassadors. And those times were impressed with the answers so young Russian ruler.
THE THRONE CHAIR OF EMPRESS ELIZAVETA PETROVNA.
the Throne chair of Empress Elizabeth. St.-Петербург, 1740-1742 years. Carving, gilding, embroidery.
This is the throne chair, executed in 1742 in the Rococo style, characterized by beauty and elegance. While it has not lost its majestic solemnity inherent thrones. Its curved legs and armrests are decorated with elegant swirls carved floral and plant ornaments are here and wonderful female head. On the plates of silver and of gold, adorn the throne, in which images of griffins and unicorns, lions and leopards, symbolizing strength and power.
Backrest of the throne is decorated with the personal monogram of Elizabeth with the letter" Е" and image of the state symbols – coat of arms. The chair looks very elegant and you look at him, it becomes immediately clear that it belongs to the woman.
the THRONE of PAUL I.
Is a replica of the silver throne of Anna Ivanovna, which is now kept in the Great Throne room of the Winter Palace in Saint-Петербурге.
the Throne of Paul I. St.-Петербург, 1799-1801. Master Christian Meyer. Birch, velvet, lace, yarn (silver, gold, silk).Thread, sewing, applique.
the Throne of Empress Anna Ioanovna.
Great throne hall in the Winter Palace.
By order of Paul I court master-мебельщик Christian Meyer made six of these chairs, only they were not made of silver, and of wood, and gilt. Survived only three of them.
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