Culture: IslamicMaterials/Techniques: alabasterNote: Inscription: Unite the visits to the church with the invocation of the name of God. Blessed is he who works zealously in the cause of devotion...for the house of the priests.
Culture: Islamic, IndianMaterials/Techniques: ruby (mineral), emerald (mineral), diamond (mineral), enamel, goldNote: Provenance: Gift to Russia from Nader Shah of Persia (1736-1747)
Culture: Islamic, IndianMaterials/Techniques: ruby (mineral), emerald (mineral), diamond (mineral), enamel, goldNote: Provenance: Gift to Russia from Nader Shah of Persia (1736-1747)
Belt: 6 iron plaques linked by dark crimson velvet. Armband: 3 iron plaques linked by crimson fabric.Culture: Islamic, IranMaterials/Techniques: iron, velvet, gold, ruby (mineral), turquoise (mineral)Note: Inscription: On belt, 4th plaque: el-Kamil el-Hadi el-Veli ebu'l Muzaffer Ismail Sah; dated 913 AH. ; On armband, back of central plaque is an inscription in gold inlay giving the name of the maker as Enverullah.