Russian Enamel

Octagonal chest with the image of laurel wreaths with the letters "П" and "З" (Cyrillic) under the noble crown, with a key

    Octagonal chest with the image of laurel wreaths with the letters "П" and "З" (Cyrillic) under the noble crown, with a key

    Russian Empire, Moscow

    The 1860-1870s

    Silver, enamel, velvet; champlevé enamel, painted enamel, gilding

    9.0 x 11.8 x 8.5 cm

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    Octagonal partly gilded silver chest with two hinged lids (one inside), on four ball-shaped feet, with keyhole. The chest walls the lid slope are ornamented with decorative compositions of a stylized foliage ornament in the form of intricate arabesques and vignettes enclosed in rectangular frames. The chest protruding horizontal parts and feet are emphasized with floral-geometric ornament and lines. The image of two laurel wreaths with wind-blown ribbons, with the letters “П” and “З” inside under the noble crown is on the top lid in rectangular frame. The chest decoration is realized in the Historicism style in champleve and painted enamel techniques and is based on the combination of black, blue, light green, brick red color on a smooth background. The chest internal surface is covered with blue velvet. The key is in the set.

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    Инв.1745.1-2/ДПИ