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HANDLELESS CHARKA

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The lower part of the cup is fluted while above is a rinceau of leaves, all in repoussé and engraved. The lip is plain except for the engraved initials. The interior and the underneath part of the foot are gilded.

Object name:
HANDLELESS CHARKA
Made from:
Silver
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1695-1696
Size:
3.7 x 4.6 cm (1 7/16 x 1 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.75
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
marks bottom: partially visible ...D in Cyrillic (?); rim: French import mark monogram H A in Latin Script or N A in Cyrillic
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973