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BOWL

Creator(s): Maria Semenova (Firm)

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Maria Semenova was an accomplished enameller known for her innovations with traditional Russian ornaments. She took over her father's workshop upon his death in 1896 and sucessfully ran the business until 1904.

Lobate bowl has a foot enamelled with turquoise dots. Gilt background of bowl is stippled. Each lobate panel has stylized flowers after 18th century designs in filigree enamel of various colors.

Object name:
BOWL
Made from:
Silver gilt -- enamel
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1896-1904
Size:
4.4 x 5.7 cm (1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.93
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
MARK kokoshnik 84 ? for tester, MC
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973