
Studio imprint of photographer V. Barkanov, Tiflis.
This printed reverse-side studio imprint belongs to photographer V. Barkanov, active in Tiflis (Tbilisi). The design includes heraldic emblems, medals, and Cyrillic typography referencing imperial patronage and awards. Such decorative imprints were commonly used in 19th-century studio photography to establish prestige and official recognition.