RUSSIA, 17TH CENTURY
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A silver-gilt kovshchik
Russia, 17th century
Of traditional form on circular foot, the body repoussé with dotted latticework, the shaped border with Russian inscription, the slightly domed base surmounted with a reclining lion, the raised prow with mask finial, the flat handle with similar decoration, marked around the base of the foot with inventory number and weight 'N40. 20½ zol[otniks]' and further numeral 21
4in. (10.2cm.) long
86 gr.
Russia, 17th century
Of traditional form on circular foot, the body repoussé with dotted latticework, the shaped border with Russian inscription, the slightly domed base surmounted with a reclining lion, the raised prow with mask finial, the flat handle with similar decoration, marked around the base of the foot with inventory number and weight 'N40. 20½ zol[otniks]' and further numeral 21
4in. (10.2cm.) long
86 gr.