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Kovsh

Russian (Moscow)
about 1721
Object Place: Europe, Russia

Medium/Technique Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions 9.52 x 27.94 cm (3 3/4 x 11 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Stearns
Accession Number54.516
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionElliptical bowl, domed center repousse with triple-crowned double-headed eagle in wreath against delicately dotted ground. Sides engraved with inscriptions in acanthus reserves. Cross on crowned double eagle cast at end. High handle with cast crowned motive with silver plaque of engraved portrait head of Peter the Great. Marks on back of handle: No.8119 in Rosenberg and two others.