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Source Description
The proverb in Slavonic is bordered by two raised bands each decorated with spiral decoration in light and dark blue punctuated by two foil-backed red blossoms. Although the maker's mark has not been positively identified, it is thought to be that of Dimitrii Ivanovich Orlov (1840-1872).
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
82419
label
Salt Cellar
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obj
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object
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
82419
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Salt Cellar
description
The proverb in Slavonic is bordered by two raised bands each decorated with spiral decoration in light and dark blue punctuated by two foil-backed red blossoms. Although the maker's mark has not been positively identified, it is thought to be that of Dimitrii Ivanovich Orlov (1840-1872).
provenance
Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C.; by beques to Walters Art Museum, 2010.
date
1873
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
dishes
saltcellars
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1
pageCount
1
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
4.4
height
9.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 3/4 x Diam: 3 3/4 in. (4.4 x 9.5 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Marks] In Cyrillic: 88
VS over 1873
D.I.O.; [Translation] Victor Savinkov
Moscow assay master
act: 1855-1888; [Inscription] In Old Slavonic in dark blue enamel around circumference: Without Salt
Without Bread [makes for] Meager Conversation
med
silver gilding, champlevé enamel
creator_ids
31571
collection_ids
EAN
exhibition_ids
none
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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5fdec36cd3aaf3af