Egg Box
Object NameEgg Box
Artist / Maker
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
(Russian, 1853 - 1917)
MediumEnamel on gold plated silver mount, cabochon cut rubies or garnets
DimensionsOther (Top of egg): 4.4 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm (1 3/4 x 2 x 2 in.)
Other (Bottom of egg): 3.2 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm (1 1/4 x 2 x 2 in.)
Other (Base): 2.2 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm (7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal
Credit LineGift of M. Burton Drexler. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2013.495abc
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureRussian
MarkingsCyrillic Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov workmaster marks. Has 84 silver purity mark with Moscow town mark and Double headed eagle mark. Marked on both sides of interior and on lip.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum
Object Name: Egg in display box
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.492abc
