Tsar's court under the Romanovs. Treasure of the Moscow Kremlin

Barmy (regalia collar), belonged to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich
Satin - Italy, the XVIIth century, embroidery - Moscow, 1629-1645. Silk, gold threads, silver threads, silk threads, cotton, weaving, pictorial and decorative embroidery.
Nalatnik (cloak, element of the suit of armour) of Tsar Mikhail Romanov
Satin, taffeta by the western makers - before 1633. Satin, taffeta, gold thread, embroidery, weaving - the Eastern craftsmen, XVIth century.
Pair of women’s shoes
Russia, the XVIIth century. Velvet, leather, iron, weaving, embroidery.
Kaftan
Velvet - Italy, the XVIIth century. Executed in Russia, the XVIIth century. Velvet, taffeta, coarse linen cloth (homespun coloured canvas), weaving.
Quaich (charka) of Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich
Russia, Moscow, first half of the XVIIth century. Gold, precious stones, rock crystal, embossing, flat chasing, enamel.
Pitcher with a hinged lid shaped as a bust
Germany, Augsburg, Melchior I Gelb. Silver, base metal, embossing, casting, pouncing. An ambassadorial gift, brought by King Charles X Gustav of Sweden, in 1655.
Table figurine "Ship"
Germany, Augsburg, last quarter of the XVIIth century. Silver, casting, embossing, pouncing.
Tankard with a flap lid
Germany, Hamburg, 1688-1691. Silver, embossing, casting, engraving.
Ambassadorial axe
Russia, Moscow, the XVIIth century. The Moscow Kremlin workshops, the Armoury Chamber. Gold, silver, damask steel, forging, engraving, chiselling.
Helmet of Nikita Ivanovich Romanov
Russia, the XVIIth century. Iron, forging, engraving.
Yushman (from Persian jawshan) - plated chainmail
The late XVIth - early XVIIth century. Damask steel, iron, leather, smithery, damascening with gold and silver.
Pair of arm guards (vambraces)
Russia, the XVIIth century. Steel, braid, forging, damascening with gold.
Bridle rein chain
Russia, Moscow, the XVIIth century. The Moscow Kremlin Stables workshops. Silver, copper, embossing, carving, gilding.
Saddle
Russia, Moscow, the XVIIth century. The Moscow Kremlin Stables workshops. Wood, silver, drawn silver wire, gilding, niello, embroidery.
Curb-bit
Russia, Moscow, the Moscow Kremlin Stables workshops, the XVIIth century. Silver, iron, forging, carving, gilding.
Forehead ornament for a horse (reshma)
Russia, Moscow, mid XVIIth century. The Moscow Kremlin workshops. Silver, copper, gilding, embossing.
Framed icon of the Virgin Mary of Vladimir
Gold, silver, precious stones, embossing, enamel, filigree.
Icon of St. John the Baptist
Russia, Moscow, the late XVIIth century. School of Simon Ushakov. Wood, gesso ground, egg tempera.
Podea (veil)
Damask cloth - Italy, embroidery - Russia, the XVIIth century. Damask cloth, gold thread, silver thread, embroidery, weaving, gilding.
Pectoral cross with relics
Russia, first half of the XVIIth century. Gold, silver, precious stones, niello, embossing.

December, 10, 2011 - March, 04, 2012

The Czech Republic, Prague, the Prague Castle, the Riding Hall

Organized by:: the Moscow Kremlin Museums, Prague Castle Administration

Barmy (regalia collar), belonged to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich At the exhibition in the Prague Castle Riding Hall visitors can observe precious monuments and works of decorative and applied arts of the XVIIth century from the fund of the Moscow Kremlin Museums, which relate to the time of the first tsars of the Romanov House - Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov and Alexis Mikhailovich Romanov-, and their spiritual guide and counsellor Patriarch Philaret as well.

Political and social activities of the sovereigns influenced greatly the process of the development of the Russian state as they had made a great contribution to the improvement of the political and economic situation in the country, its legislative system, to the development of the Russian culture, arts and crafts.

Through the successfully arranged political and social reforms the tsars managed to consolidate their power and improve the position of the Romanovs which has become a new imperial dynasty to rule over Russia, reigning for over 300 years.

The Moscow Kremlin Museums presents 130 unique articles within the project. The collection includes icons, pieces of jewellery, arms and armour, horse trappings, garments and textiles.

The exhibition is to reveal the peculiarities of the Tsars’ lifestyle and the everyday life and traditions at the Russian court of the XVIIth century. The exposed articles, executed by the distinguished craftsmen of the Kremlin workshops and goldsmiths from the cultural centers of the East and West, were used during official ceremonies and gala festivals. The church utensils and relics introduce the audience to the sacral art of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Some of the items were transferred from the Kremlin funds for the first time, specially for the display.