A Russian Gilded Silver, Shaded Enamel and Plique-à-Jour Kovsh, Khlebnikov, Moscow, circa 1900

with pointed prow, low sides and flat, shaped handle, the interior enameled with two intertwined swimming fish against a blue ground, the remainder of the body decorated with stylized flowers and geometric designs against a pale purple ground, the handle with a lotus design against a cream ground, and the borders with stylized floral forms in blue and purple plique-à-jour enamel, raised on ring foot

minor losses to enamel; otherwise in overall good condition
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