EGG
Creator(s): Maria Semenova (Firm)
Currently in storage
About this object
Maria Semenova was an accomplished enameller known for her innovations with traditional Russian ornaments. She took over her father's workshop upon his death in 1896 and sucessfully ran the business until 1904.
Background is stippled and gilt. There is an all over floral design in filigree enamel. About center are two rows of turquoise dots. Egg is weighted at bottom so it will stand and is perforated at top to be used as a salt shaker or sander.
- Object name:
- EGG
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- enamel
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 1898-1904
- Size:
- 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.96.1-2
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- MARK 84, illegible mark, MS in Cyrillic for Mariia Semenova; inscribed inside in ink IV 140 1/50 210 r in Cyrillic
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973