Russian Metal Artworks

A Circassian head-shaped smoking pipe

    A Circassian head-shaped smoking pipe

    Russia, Moscow (?)

    the last quarter of the 19th century

    Silver, enamel, plastic; cast, chasing, repousse, enamel over filigree

    Diameter 12 cm; height 5 cm

    Marks: "CK"; city coat of arms (illegible) with alloy "84"

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    A Circassian head-shaped smoking pipe with a mouthpiece made of black plastic. The Circassian image is presented shoulder-length, in the traditional costume. The sheepskin hat serves as a hinged lid of the pipe.

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