Russian Metal Artworks

Paperweight with the figure of a lying bear

    Paperweight with the figure of a lying bear

    Russian Empire

    Last quarter of the 19th century

    Silver, rock crystal; casting, chasing, mounting

    12.5 x 16.5 x 10.0 cm

    Marks: of unknown maker “П.О”; Saint Petersburg city mark - two crossed anchors and scepter with alloy “84”

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    Silver figurine of lying bear, turned back and pressing a fish with its front arm is fixed on ornately shaped rock crystal base imitating ice.

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    Инв.4778/ДПИ