A small parcel-gilt and niello bowl

RUSSIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A small parcel-gilt and niello bowl
Russia, late 18th century
Shallow circular, on three ball and claw feet, the centre engraved with stylised foliage on a scrolling niello ground, the underside with similar decoration, the raised rim with gilt and niello geometric motifs, with niello chevron border, with later control mark on rim
2½in. (6.7cm.) diam.
44 gr.

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