A SILVER-GILT CHARKA
RUSSIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hemispherical bowl on a raised circular foot, the body repoussé and chased with scrolling foliage on a stippled ground, the rim engraved with an inscription in old Russian, the interior centring a gilt medallion decorated with a griffin, the pierced handle chased and engraved with stylised scrolling foliage, apparently unmarked
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
3.31 oz. (94 gr.)
A SILVER-GILT CHARKA
RUSSIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hemispherical bowl on a raised circular foot, the body repoussé and chased with scrolling foliage on a stippled ground, the rim engraved with an inscription in old Russian, the interior centring a gilt medallion decorated with a griffin, the pierced handle chased and engraved with stylised scrolling foliage, apparently unmarked
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
3.31 oz. (94 gr.)
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