Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The charka is ovoid in shape and has a ring foot and a handle with a reverse curve. On the two sides and on the front are roughly engraved birds.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

1783

Size:

5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.212

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK on the bottom are five hallmarks: 1. St. George and the Dragon for Moscow; 2. 1783 for the date; 3. [transcription]; 4. [transcription]; 5. [transcription]; 6. [transcription]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973