FLAT DRINKING CUP (CHARKA)

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

From one side projects a handle in the shape of a lion's head with a ring in its mouth to hang up the cup. The interior of the cup has a raised central section and raised lobes around the sides. In the center is a raised monogram surrounded by an inscription and topped by a crown. The lobes contain alternately a vase with flowers, raised, and leaf scrolls, engraved, against a stippled ground.

Object name:

FLAT DRINKING CUP (CHARKA)

Made from:

Silver gilt

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

1713

Size:

14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.5

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on outside

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973