Chirva, A. N.; Shirokov, Y. S.

ANTIQUES OF THE RUSSIAN STATE: ART RELICS OF RUSSIA

      Russia 1990 - Stunning large folio volume. Brightly decorated laminated pictorial boards. Illustrated throughout with magnificent full-color plates. The book contains a unique collection of Russian national relics, truly rare pieces of art of enduring aesthetic value: unequalled masterpieces of artwork and priceless artifacts. These are icons, crowns, robes, arms, tableware and jewelry made by Russian craftsmen and masters of other nations living in Russia. The art treasures presented in this album are the Russian people's greatest cultural wealth. Cultural relics are always unique and linked to to definite epoch. Hence the enormous interest they arouse. Text in both English and Russian. In as new, unread condition. In a bright pictorial dustjacket with protective archival cover. (may require extra shipping, please inquire) [Attributes: Hard Cover; In Dust Jacket]