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STANDING PEASANT MAN

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Gilt bronze figurine is of a moujik with his coat tied up about his waist, and wearing the typical hat. He holds a pitcher in his left hand and a drinking vessel in his right. Rectangular base is veneered with lapis lazuli.

Object name:
STANDING PEASANT MAN
Made from:
Bronze -- lapis lazuli
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
8.6 x 8.9 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.26
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973