Türckische Cammer “Turkish Chamber”
Türckische Cammer “Turkish Chamber” In the Dresden Residenzschloss “Royal Palace” Armoury, Dresden State Art Collections The Türckische Cammer in Dresden is one of the most significant collections of Turkish art from Ottoman Dynasty period outside Turkey. Exhibition presents more than 600 individual pieces of Turkish art. The largest object is the three-mast Turkish tent brought to Dresden in 1730. This 20 m long, 8 wide and 6 m high tent gives the viewer a sense of being under a second sky of gold and silk. The tent is made of satin, cotton and gilt leather; its restoration lasted 14 years. In addition, there are eight life-sized, carved wooden horses and a group of Turkish bows with original strings, the oldest of which dates from 1586. Also shown are weapons, chain mail armours, helmets, flags and costumes. Türckische Cammer "Türk Salonu" Dresden Residenzschloss “Kraliyet Sarayı” Silahhanesi, Dresden Eyalet Sana...