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