Russian Metal Artworks

Casket

    Casket

    Russia, Tula

    1840's

    Steel, tin, copper; notching, hammering, gilding

    4.6 х 9.0 х 6.0 cm

    No marks

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    Steel rectangular casket on four feet-balls, with a hinged lid and inner lock. The sides are decorated with notched flower garlands. The hinged lid is ornated with lush garlands of blossoming flowers and a flying bird with a branch in its beak. The octagonal onlay plate with a basket of flowers is in the lid center. An oval framed mirror was on the lid inner side (not preserved).

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    Инв.3315/ДПИ