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Bunjug

XVIII century

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

Was the symbol of the power of rulers and officials in the Middle Ages. It consists of three parts, the bottom part is cone-shaped with a seat, and the upper part was inserted into to the part covered with woolen net with rhombic ornaments. The bunjug was decorated with horse withers in three rows. Its head was completed with a spherical metal part. The bunjug belonged to Javad khan of Ganja. In 1804, it was seized by Russian troops as loot in the battle for Ganja Khanate.

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  • Title: Bunjug
  • Date Created: XVIII century
  • Medium: Length 170 cm.
National History Museum of Azerbaijan

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