A RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSCH

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A RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSCH
MOSCOW, 1908-1917, MAKER'S MARK OF THE 14TH ARTEL

Formed as a boat with massive dragon's head prow, the bow applied with cabochon stones, the sides chased with scrolls and geometric patterns, the stern surmounted by the cast figure of a bogatyr boatman, the rudder applied with a cabochon stone, the handle hung with a chain and terminating in a stylized eagle's head, marked on base and prow--overall length 20in. (51cm.)
(gross weight 64 oz.)