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Ladle (kovsh)

Late 19th century

Ladle (kovsh), large and decorative, in partly gilded silver, with enamel along filigree, and with two green glass elements and an aventurine in clusters. The enamel on the body is located in four areas with stylized vegetal design and birds made in green, rose and turquoise tones; the sides of the handle are similarly executed. Along the upper edge of the ladle which is decorated in white string pearls and the upper side of the handle, there is a floral ornamentation on a dark red background. At one end of the ladle is a small barrel as decoration. On the bottom there are traces of hallmarks.

 
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