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Kovsh

Object NameKovsh
Artist / Maker (Russian, 1853 - 1917)
Manufacturer (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 view
Collections
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
Kovsh
Object Name: Kovsh
Fedor (Feodor) Ruckert
1896-1908
Object number: 4.14.4
Spoon
Object Name: Spoon
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
1853-1896(?)
Object number: 4.14.12
Posey Holder
Object Name: Posey Holder
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
1890-1892
Object number: 4.14.14
Egg in display box
Object Name: Egg in display box
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.492abc
Egg Box
Object Name: Egg Box
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.495abc
Vodka Cup
Object Name: Vodka Cup
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.471
Coin Container
Object Name: Coin Container
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.466
Coin Container
Object Name: Coin Container
Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov
Object number: UM2013.465
Kovsh
Object Name: Kovsh
20th Artel
Object number: UM2013.476
Kovsh
Object Name: Kovsh
20th Artel
Object number: UM2013.475
Jug
Object Name: Jug
Nikolai Nikolailvich Zverev
1908-1917
Object number: 4.14.10
Kovsh
Object Name: Kovsh
Nikolai Iakovlev Antipov
Object number: UM2013.483