An Imperial Russian gilded silver and shaded cloisonne enamel kovsh by Feodor Ruckert, retailed by Ovchinnikov; Moscow, 1896-1908. Of boat form with high prow and flat handle, both the interior and exterior of this exceptional piece completely covered with wonderful shaded cloisonne enamel. The interior highlighted with a pair of vibrantly colored stylized birds surrounded by large scale floral designs; the flat handle decorated en suite with a similar bird; the remainer of the kovsh wrapped with floral and foliate designs.

 

Length approximately 5.5".

Price $7,500.