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Altar canopy

Altar canopy





Artist : Anonymous

Relationship with : Nicolas Ier ( le Grand)

Date : 1842

Material : Black jaspe
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1990, 1999

Item 5 on 6
Outdoor Architecture
Element of architecture (Altar)

Area related
Russie

Description   

The altar canopy, which rests on four dark green columns, was created from Siberian jasper (semi-precious stones) and was a gift from Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, the king's brother in law. It was installed in the Church of Peace in 1842.
Altar canopy
Anonyme
Nicolas Ier (le Grand)