CHARKA
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A round charka with a design on the interior that is a view of a city. The handle is in openwork with a floral design that resembles petals along the edge. The sides are alternately banded and stippled. On the bottom is engraved a floral spray with a floral border. There are three ball feet.
- Object name:
- CHARKA
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- Late 17th c.
- Size:
- 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.1
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- inscription VRBS AVGSPVRGAE bowl of charka over view of city City of Augsburg in Latin mark swan under handle import mark for France after 1893
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973