RUSSIA, CIRCA 1705

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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER IMPERIAL PRESENTATION KOVSH
RUSSIA, CIRCA 1705
Of traditional form with raised prow and handle, the bowl repoussé with a circular reserve centring an Imperial double-headed eagle with the orb and sceptre within ribbon-tied laurel border, the interior of the prow and reverse engraved with gilt flowers, the sides chased with Russian dedication inscription 'Presented by His Majesty to Ataman Sava Kochet for His Service Upon Arrival from the Don to Moscow with Seven Members of the Astrakhan Rebels on 3 October 1705’, the escutcheon-shaped handle engraved with scrolling foliage, the finial cast and chased as the head of a woman, apparently unmarked
10¾ in. (27.5 cm.) wide
13.12 oz. (372 gr.)

Descriptif du lot

Sava Kochet, the recipient of the present kovsh, was an Ataman of the Don Voisko. In 1705, during the Astrakhan uprising he brought rebels from the Don to Moscow and was honoured with the present kovsh for his service.

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