Forgery of Vessel For Holy Water

1931.04.0001

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Artifact Identification Forgery of Vessel For Holy Water   (1931.04.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 18th – 19th century
Culture Russian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 21.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 16.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 1.0 cm
Weight 1893 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Brass, Pigment, Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Gilded, Enamelled--Champlevé

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes, 18th-19th c. Russian forgery of a Limoges enamel (produced in Limoges France 16th-17th century) piece

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