TANKARD
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Much of surface is covered with a vine or scroll pattern in niello on silver against a stippled gilt ground. On each side is amedallion with a view of the Kremlin, a view of the Church of St. Basil, both in niello on silver. On front is a medallion with the original owners initials.
- Object name:
- TANKARD
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- niello
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 1863
- Size:
- 16.7 x 13.3 cm (6 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 13.62
- Class:
- NIELLO
- Signature marks:
- MARK; MONOGRAM inside of cover: St. George and the Dragon for Moscwo, 1863, 84, B.C. in a square; under base: BC; owners initials BK
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973