BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF A BUST OF GENERAL MIKHAIL SKOBELEV
Creator(s): B i Ko (Maker)
On view in: Wet Bar
About this object
The bottle is mold-blown in the form of a bust. The bust depicts the well-known General Mikhail Skobelev (b. Riazan, 1843 and d. Moscow, 1882), the hero of the Russo-Turkish War at age of 39, and subsequently given command of Trans-Caspian Province. Numerous medals can be seen on his uniform, including a Maltese cross worn at the throat. Skobolev's name is visible at the base of the bust and he has the cipher 'A,' presumably for Alexander II whom he served, on his epaulettes.
- Object name:
- BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF A BUST OF GENERAL MIKHAIL SKOBELEV
- Made from:
- Glass
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 1882-1912
- Size:
- 27.3 × 13.3 cm (10 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 23.103
- Class:
- GLASS
- Signature marks:
- monogram A On figure's epaulettes. The initials, presumably the cipher of Alexander II, were part of the mold. identificatory mark SOBOLEV" M In Cyrillic caps at base of bust, front. The name of the general was part of the mold. factory mark B i Ko. Underside of bust in Cyrillic within a horshoe. The name of an unknown glass maker.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973