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Source Description
Given that both kovshi (with 44.795) have the identical inventory numbers and similar patterns of ornament, these shallow kovshi have been treated as a pair even though their color schemes vary. The central figure in the bowl of each is an eagle-like creature endowed with two pairs of wings as well as talons. Vines and foliage are intertwined within their wings and feet. They are bordered by blue bands with slightly varying decorative designs. Circumscribing the upper portion of the kovshi are bands of floral designs and dots in plique-à-jour enamel.
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Document identity
localId
82436
label
Kovsh
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
pageCount
2
Source metadata
id
82436
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Kovsh
description
Given that both kovshi (with 44.795) have the identical inventory numbers and similar patterns of ornament, these shallow kovshi have been treated as a pair even though their color schemes vary. The central figure in the bowl of each is an eagle-like creature endowed with two pairs of wings as well as talons. Vines and foliage are intertwined within their wings and feet. They are bordered by blue bands with slightly varying decorative designs. Circumscribing the upper portion of the kovshi are bands of floral designs and dots in plique-à-jour enamel.
provenance
Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C. [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2010, by bequest.
date
1899-1908
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
dishes
kovshi
imageCount
2
pageCount
2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
5.4
height
18.4
depth
9.4
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 1/8 x W: 7 1/4 x D: 3 11/16 in. (5.4 x 18.4 x 9.4 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Maker's mark] Under handle in Cyrillic: Ikh; [Symbols] kokoshnik left
88
IL (for Ivan Lebedkin
Moscow assay master)
circular kokoshnik left; [Inventory number] 1467c
with indecipherable script
med
silver gilt, plique-à-jour and painted filigree enamel
creator_ids
4344
collection_ids
EAN
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
type
photo
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3692719a56f2254c
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no
hasDescription
no
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2
type
photo
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ed4f3c97d8836a31
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no
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no