Vodka Cup
1751 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Small cups for vodka called 'charki' were highly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and were made in a variety of shapes. Vodka was enjoyed by all levels of society and it was believed to have health-giving properties. From the early 17th century it was customary for vodka to be served at Russian Imperial banquets. All meals began with bread and vodka.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Engraved silver |
| Brief description | Vodka cup (charka), silver, engraved, Russia (Moscow), maker's mark unidentified, 1751 |
| Physical description | Small cup with round body on conical foot with deep flared rim and engraved decoration on outside, the lower half bulbous. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On base: maker's mark A and reverse R semi obliterated, unidentified; Moscow town mark; date mark for 1751 |
| Gallery label | VODKA-CUP
Silver, chased and repousse with foliage and gadroons.
RUSSIAN; Moscow mark for 1751
M.33-1949
Varley Bequest(Pre-2000) |
| Credit line | Varley Bequest |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: 49/89 Varley Bequest |
| Summary | Small cups for vodka called 'charki' were highly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and were made in a variety of shapes. Vodka was enjoyed by all levels of society and it was believed to have health-giving properties. From the early 17th century it was customary for vodka to be served at Russian Imperial banquets. All meals began with bread and vodka. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.33-1949 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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