Interesting book
 

Hi,
A very important and magnificent book,
The exhibition in Dresden
Kurt

The Turkish Chamber (ISBN: 9783422069145)
Schuckelt Holger
The Türckische Cammer once owned by the Electors of Saxony is one of the most important collections of its kind worldwide. Unlike the so-called 'Turkish Booty' of the late 17th century, the Electors amassed an exotic collection over several centuries that had little to do with the looting engaged in by Saxon troops on campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Much more important for this collection, which goes back to the 16th century, were diplomatic presents, an active acquisitions policy and works executed on commission. With the re-opening of the Türckische Cammer after a lapse of nearly seventy years, Dresden has gained another world-class museum to complement the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Green Vault. In a survey of the collection, which is, of course, much larger, the catalogue showcases fifty choice pieces from the Ottoman period, featuring costumes, showy weapons and exquisite oriental equestrian accoutrements.< Englisch.

How can we get it?

All good book stores
 

Ariel,

There are several places in the UK and Germany who have copies, Amazon may be able to help you find it.

Gav

Any address in England or Germany?
Michael Shamansky in the US promises to get it.

easy :p

http://www.abebooks.fr/servlet/Searc...amber&x=60&y=8
total cost .. around 43 E£

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Dom

I think this one will be even more interesting:
http://www.amazon.de/Die-T%C3%BCrcki...pd_sim_sbs_b_1
The same author and subject, but three times more pages :-) It seems to be only in German :-)
I am going to visit the chamber and take a look at both books there in April :-)

Great Tatyana, please do advise if there is a vast difference as I have already ordered my "English" copy.

Thanks

Gav

been there
 

Hi all,
i ve been there yesterday.
it was a great exhibition and great items as well.

All from late 16 cetury up to early 18 century and every one a treasure itself.

The book handles only the masterpieces and the whole catalogue with almost every item in it will be better for those who can german or read photos

But at least, i dont think anyone of us will have such worthy piece in his collection ever. But we can dream of it.

Dirk