A silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Casket
A silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Casket

MARKED WITH CYRILLIC INITIALS OF VASILII NAUMOV, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

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A silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Casket
marked with Cyrillic initials of Vasilii Naumov, Moscow, 1908-1917
Oblong, decorated with stylized and geometric motifs in shaded enamels on dark green and dark blue ground, the raised hinged cover with central en-plein plaque of 'The ailing Princess', the rim with blue tear-drop motifs on brown ground, gilt interior, marked under base
4.5/8in. (11.8cm.) long