CHARKA

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The round bowl is shaped like an old Russian tub and is decorated only by turning. The handle is set with a Greek? coin on a swivel and has two serpents that twine about the bowl.

Object name:

CHARKA

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Date made:

Before 1896

Size:

10 cm (3 15/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.170

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK bottom, two hallmarks: 1. crossed anchors and sceptre for St. Petersburg; 88; 2. [transcription]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973