Powder flask with a griffin
Powder Flask
ca. 1700 - ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1700 - ca. 1800 (made)
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This powder flask made in ivory and mounted in silver is carved with a griffin and engraved with two shields. It was made in the 18th century, probably in Russia. The shield on one side bears some resemblance to the badge of the house of Savoy; the other is unidentified. Both bear illegible inscriptions in Cyrillic lettering, which indicates that this piece is probably Russian.
Object details
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| Title | Powder flask with a griffin (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ivory mounted in silver |
| Brief description | Powder flask, ivory, with a griffin, Russian, ca. 1700-1800 |
| Physical description | Powder flask, carved with a griffin and engraved with two shields. On the top is a mythical creature's head. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Ellen Hearn, Villa St Louis, Menton in 1923; this and other objects presented at the same time were labelled as the Alfred Williams Hearn gift |
| Object history | An indecipherable inscription on the side in Cyrillic script indicates that this piece is probably Russian. |
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| Summary | This powder flask made in ivory and mounted in silver is carved with a griffin and engraved with two shields. It was made in the 18th century, probably in Russia. The shield on one side bears some resemblance to the badge of the house of Savoy; the other is unidentified. Both bear illegible inscriptions in Cyrillic lettering, which indicates that this piece is probably Russian. |
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| Accession number | A.55-1923 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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