Antiquities of the russian country, 1846-1853. V. 1. Illustrator - solntsev, fyodor grigorievich patriarchal mitre this mitre, according to legend, belongs to patriarch joachim, more closely resembles a royal crown than a bishop's cap; in the inventory of the patriarchal sacristy it is called middle. There are no images or inscriptions on it that would determine its meaning and time of construction, but it is remarkable for the richness and magnificence of its decorations, the art of the royal jewelers of the 17th century. Its golden crosspiece, or apron, laid on worm-eaten velvet, sparkles with precious stones and pearls. Around the mitre, above the lower crown, are eleven golden crowns with rhodium, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. Between the crosspieces are placed burls or rosettes of precious stones; along them are strands of burmese pearls. The top is crowned with a diamond four-pointed cross. The weight of this mitre is 4 pounds and 69 gold pieces. Date: 1846—1853.
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