Ognestrel'noe oruzhie Niderlandov XVII – XVIII vekov (Dutch Firearms of the XVII and XVIII centuries)
Moscow: Muzei Moskovskogo Kremlia, 2012. Sewn cl. The seventeenth century saw much trade and diplomacy between Russians and Dutch, and many precious works of Dutch gunsmiths came to the royal armory as gifts from ambassadors and merchants. Patterns and scenes inlaid into the wood (e.g., floweres, leaves, vines, birds, animals, hunters, mythological figures), engravings, reliefs, and carving make the arms not only practical objects but also works of art. Some pieces are rare examples of their type and make the collection especially valuable among world museums. 251 p., 30 cm, approx. 300 color illus., Rus. with title page, captions and summary in ENGLISH. Item #1929
ISBN: 9785886782394
Price: $89.00