A silver-gilt cloisonne enamel Kovsh
MARKED WITH THE CYRILLIC INITIALS OF FEDOR RUCKERT,
MOSCOW, 1908-1917
SALE 9060, 20 October 1998
THE GREENFIELD COLLECTION OF RUSSIAN ENAMELS
Lot 154
Price Realized $4,025
Of traditional form, on circular gilt base, the oval body with stylized flower heads and foliate scrolls with a band of geometric motifs, on cream and brown grounds, the raised head in the form of a stylized chicken, the raised hook handle with scrolls and geometric decoration, gilt interior, marked under base
3.7/8in. (10cm.) long