Kovsh
Object NameKovsh
Artist / Maker
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
(Russian, 1853 - 1917)
Manufacturer
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
(Russian, 1853 - 1917)
Date1896-1908
OriginRussia
MediumSilver & enamel
Dimensions1 13/16 × 4 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. (4.6 × 11.4 × 6.5 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number4.14.5
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureRussian
Label TextOvchinnikov, the maker of this kovsh, exhibited similar pieces of lacquered silver at the All-Russian exhibiton in 1882. Critics praised Ovchinnikov for the inventive combination of red lacquer and gold floral relief. The colors combined with the exaggerated pointed brow opposite the handle are reminiscent of Chinese decoration.
Markings84 (zolotniks)=silver standard mark, Kokoshnik faces to the left; imperial warrant mark; double headed eagle and mark which signifies purveyor to the Tzar. See yellow sheet in file for illustrations
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum
Object Name: Egg in display box
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.492abc
