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Source Description
This charka is an exceptionally delicate example of plique-à-jour work in which the translucent enamel is supported by a delicate wire cage. It's bowl is divided into eight semi-oval shapes. Within each, appear identical, stylized plants with foliage in white and turquoise over red and blossoms in turquoise and yellow. The interstices are turquoise. Rows of larger blue circles are used to circumscribe the bowl's rim and to create patterns on the kokoshnik-shaped handle. The foot, also in plique-à-jour enamel, adheres to the same color scheme.
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Document identity
localId
82374
label
Charka
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obj
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object
citationUrl
pageCount
2
Source metadata
id
82374
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Charka
description
This charka is an exceptionally delicate example of plique-à-jour work in which the translucent enamel is supported by a delicate wire cage. It's bowl is divided into eight semi-oval shapes. Within each, appear identical, stylized plants with foliage in white and turquoise over red and blossoms in turquoise and yellow. The interstices are turquoise. Rows of larger blue circles are used to circumscribe the bowl's rim and to create patterns on the kokoshnik-shaped handle. The foot, also in plique-à-jour enamel, adheres to the same color scheme.
provenance
Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C. [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2010, by bequest.
date
after 1900
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
cups (drinking vessels)
imageCount
2
pageCount
2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
4.5
height
11
depth
7.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 3/4 x W with handle: 4 5/16 x D: 2 15/16 in. (4.5 x 11 x 7.5 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Marks] On rim of foot: 84
crossed anchors and scepter
med
plique-à-jour enamel and silver gilding
creator_ids
6214
collection_ids
EAN
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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5c696d3ecda745ff
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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bc5897fa8617f2ed
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no
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no