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Source Description
This type of two handled kovsh (often used as a serving bowl), like the single-handled variety, was made in wood in northern Russia and throughout the Scandinavian countries. Such a large object was surely made as a presentation piece. The sides of this kovsh have enameled panels imitating lobes of the kind found on many silver bowls. Each contains a stylized floral design in multi-colored enamel. Vari-colored cabochon stones are set in the floral ornament forming the border. The two handles with amethysts set in them are supported by winged cockerels.
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Document identity
localId
39363
label
Two-Handled Kovsh
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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1
Source metadata
id
39363
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Two-Handled Kovsh
description
This type of two handled kovsh (often used as a serving bowl), like the single-handled variety, was made in wood in northern Russia and throughout the Scandinavian countries. Such a large object was surely made as a presentation piece. The sides of this kovsh have enameled panels imitating lobes of the kind found on many silver bowls. Each contains a stylized floral design in multi-colored enamel. Vari-colored cabochon stones are set in the floral ornament forming the border. The two handles with amethysts set in them are supported by winged cockerels.
provenance
Mrs. Sarah D. Azrael [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1985, by bequest.
date
1908-1917
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Enamels
bowls (vessels)
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
21
height
56
depth
25
dimensionsRaw
H: 8 1/4 x W: 22 1/16 x D: 9 13/16 in. (21 x 56 x 25 cm)
Source extras
med
silver, filigree enamel, cabochon hardstones (including amethysts)
creator_ids
3889
collection_ids
EAN
exhibition_ids
956
563
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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