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Salt Cellar

Attributed to Dimitrii Ivanovich Orlov (1840-1872) (Artist)
1873
silver gilding, champlevé enamel
(18th and 19th Centuries )

The proverb in Slavonic is bordered by two raised bands each decorated with spiral decoration in light and dark blue punctuated by two foil-backed red blossoms. Although the maker's mark has not been positively identified, it is thought to be that of Dimitrii Ivanovich Orlov (1840-1872).

Inscription

[Marks] In Cyrillic: 88, VS over 1873, D.I.O.; [Translation] Victor Savinkov, Moscow assay master, act: 1855-1888; [Inscription] In Old Slavonic in dark blue enamel around circumference: Without Salt, Without Bread [makes for] Meager Conversation

Provenance
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Jean M. Riddell, Washington, D.C.; by beques to Walters Art Museum, 2010.

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Geographies

Russia, Moscow (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 1 3/4 x Diam: 3 3/4 in. (4.4 x 9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Jean M. Riddell, 2010

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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44.785

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