BREAD AND SALT DISH
Creator(s): Pavel Ovchinnikov (Silversmith)
On view in: Pavilion
About this object
Salver or tray has central raised section enameled in turquoise in a technique called filigree enamel. Attached to this is a double monogram for Alexander III and his wife, Maria Feodorovna, all wrought in silver. Inscription. OUtisde this is a border of filigree enamel with the lotus blossom alternating with a floral motif in a triangle. Outer edge is filigree enamel, red, turquoise, green, pale blue and white. Inner section has apapyrus flower, then fretwork.
- Object name:
- BREAD AND SALT DISH
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- enamel
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 1888
- Size:
- 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.43
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- MARK; MONOGRAM; INSCRIPTION on bottom: St. George and the Dragon, 88, BC/1888, makers name, double headed eagle, No. 469 (scratched); A IIi, MF; To their Royal Highnesses from the former Mountain Armenians now inhabitants of the village Armavir 1888
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973