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    "localId": "82463",
    "label": "Sherbet Cup",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.846"
}

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    "id": "82463",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.846",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Sherbet Cup",
    "description": "Among Kuzmichev's most popular products were sherbet cups and stands, which usually adhered in form to the present examples. The cup's bowl is supported by three branches rising from a knob on the central stem. In this instance, the knob is enameled with the arms of the following locals: Moscow (Saint George and the Dragon); St.  Petersburg (crossed anchors and scepter); and Siberia (pair of black sables). Apart from the rim in a saw tooth pattern in blue, turquoise, and pink plique-à-jour enamel, the bowl's exterior is decorated with formal patterns in turquoise, blue, white and red champlevé enamel. The interior of the bowl is lined with a creamy white, en plein enamel over a guilloché ground. The plate (44.847) could have served as a stand for this sherbet cup. In its center is a formal interlace pattern incorporating white and red blossoms and vines. Continuing outwards is a band of flowers and tendrils in red, green, and blue champlevé enamel. Next, there is a border of white, en plein enamel over a guilloché ground engraved in a basket-weave pattern. The monogram RHR in Cyrillic is enclosed within the white enamel. The outermost border is in plique-à-jour enamel in a saw-tooth pattern in blue, white and pink. The foot is also decorated in champlevé enamel.",
    "provenance": "Acquired by Leo Kaplan, New York; purchased by Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C., September 7, 1978; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2010.",
    "date": "1899-1908",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/44.846",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "cups (drinking vessels)"
    ],
    "iiifBase": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_44.846_Fnt_DD_T14.jpg",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_44.846_Fnt_DD_T14.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_44.846_Fnt_DD_T14.jpg",
    "imageCount": 1,
    "pageCount": 1,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 17,
            "height": 10.8
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 6 11/16 x Diam of cup: 4 1/4 in. (17 x 10.8 cm); Diam of base: 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)"
}

{
    "inscriptions": [
        "[Marks] On foot in Cyrillic: IL",
        "AK; [Translation] Ivan Lebedkin",
        "Moscow assay master; [Symbol] On foot: circular kokoshnik left; [Mark] In center of base: AK; [Symbol] On edge of foot: circular kokoshnik left; [Mark] On edge of foot: AK"
    ],
    "RelatedObjects": 82514,
    "med": "silver gilding, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and en plein enamel over a guilloché ground",
    "creator_ids": [
        "2979"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "EAN"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": []
}

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    "mediaId": "d996bcd7b0f5e56c"
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