Title

Monomakh's Cap

Caption

Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars. It is a symbol-crown of the Russian autocracy, and is the oldest of the crowns currently exhibited at the Kremlin Armoury. Monomakh's Cap is an early 14th-century gold filigree skullcap composed of eight sectors, elaborately ornamented with a scrolled gold overlay, inlaid with precious stones (ruby and emerald) and pearls, and trimmed with sable. Dated 14th Century

Date

14th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A10_451

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,9Mb) / 14,5in x 16,1in / 4352 x 4818 (300dpi)

Keywords

14th Century Monomakh's Cap Shapka Zolotaya Relic Russian Russia Russian Grand Princess Grand Princess Princess Tsar Czar Royal Royalty Royal Family Symbol-crown Autocracy Kremlin Armoury Gold Gold Filigree Skullcap Ornamented Elaborate Inlaid Precious Stones Ruby Emerald Pearls Sable 14th Century