A PARCEL GILT AND NIELLO BOX

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A PARCEL GILT AND NIELLO BOX
apparently unmarked, Moscow, circa 1815

Of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a classical allegory of Victory and niello interlaced Cyrillic initials GM on gilt stippled ground within stylised niello scroll rim, the base depicting a maiden receiving a basket of fruits on similar ground and within similar niello rim, the borders with peasant scenes on similar ground.
9.8 cm long
(199 gr)