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{
    "localId": "82451",
    "label": "Kovsh",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.976"
}

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    "id": "82451",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.976",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Kovsh",
    "description": "This kovsh is restrained in design and decoration. The exterior is enameled in a green and pearly white fish-scale pattern with each scale engraved to delineate veins. Its border is mounted with three circular amethysts set on silver squares. On the upper surface of the handle, a symmetrical pattern of silver leaves and vines has been applied to the translucent green enamel over a guilloché surface. A large oval amethyst with framed with white enamel ovals is mounted on the handle.",
    "provenance": "Leo Kaplan, New York; Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1981, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 2010, by bequest.",
    "date": "ca. 1900",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.976",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "kovshi"
    ],
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    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_44.976_3Qtr_DD_T14.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_44.976_3Qtr_DD_T14.jpg",
    "imageCount": 2,
    "pageCount": 2,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 6.5,
            "height": 11.4,
            "depth": 7.2
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 2 9/16 x W: 4 1/2 x D: 2 13/16 in. (6.5 x 11.4 x 7.2 cm)"
}

{
    "inscriptions": [
        "[Marks] On base: A.N.",
        "crossed anchors and scepter",
        "88; [Inventory number] 2425"
    ],
    "med": "silver, translucent, en plein enamel over a guilloché ground, amethysts and garnet",
    "creator_ids": [
        "1921",
        "5068"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "EAN"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": []
}

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