Shapka Monomakha

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Shapka Monomakha is the historic, jewel-encrusted crown traditionally regarded as the chief symbol of the authority of the early Russian tsars.

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Shapka Monomakha canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Russian imperial regalia
crown
museum object
regalia
alsoKnownAs Cap of Monomakh
linked to: Monomakh’s Cap

Monomakh’s Cap
associatedWith House of Romanov
House of Rurik
linked to: Rurik dynasty

Ivan IV the Terrible
Moscow Kremlin
Tsardom of Russia
category Russian royal regalia
country Russia
culture Russian
decoratedWith enamel plaques
gemstones
pearls
exhibitedAt Armoury Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin
linked to: Kremlin Armoury
hasPart cross on top
fur trim
golden skullcap
heritageStatus national treasure of Russia
inception 14th century
languageOfName Russian
legendaryOrigin gift from Byzantine Emperor Constantine Monomachos
locatedIn Moscow
Moscow Kremlin Armoury
linked to: Kremlin Armoury

Russia
material fur
gold
precious stones
namedAfter Vladimir Monomakh
partOf Kremlin Armoury collection
linked to: Kremlin Armoury

Russian crown jewels
period late Middle Ages
religiousContext Orthodox coronation rites
replacedBy Imperial Crown of Russia
style Byzantine-influenced
oriental
symbolOf autocratic power in Russia
legitimacy of Russian rulers
tsarist authority
traditionallyRegardedAs chief symbol of authority of early Russian tsars
usedBy Grand Princes of Moscow
Russian tsars
linked to: Tsar
usedFor coronation ceremonies
enthronement rituals
wornUntil 18th century

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Monomakh’s Cap alsoKnownAs Shapka Monomakha