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Gold cradle

Gold cradle





Artist : Anonymous

Date : XVIIIth century

Material : Gold, Wood, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline
Item 5 on 22
Objet(s) d'Art
Furniture

Area related
Istanbul (Turkey)

Description   

Cradles made for newly born princes were brought to the palace with a ceremony known as the cradle procession. This was one of the most important semi-official ceremonies at the palace.
Gold cradle
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