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Saltcellar. Craftsman: Ivan Semenov Shchukin. 1740-s
Saltcellar. Craftsman: Ivan Semenov Shchukin. 1740-s
Object type
Saltcellar
Place of origin
Russia, Moscow
Date
1740-s
Author
Craftsman: Ivan Semenov Shchukin
Materials
Silver
Technique
Chasing, gilding, casting
Dimensions
Height: 14,0; Diameter: 14,5 cm
Object history note
Aquired by Emperor Alexander III for Armoury Chamber from E.I. Grachev in 1883
Publications
Russian Emperors and the Armoury Chamber. Moscow, 2006
Kostina I. Artworks by Moscow silversmiths of the first half of the 18th century. Scientific catalogue. Moscow, 2003
Museum number
МР-1888
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