Crystal glass, 84 zolotnik silver mount
Russia, circa 1910
Orest Fedorovich Kurljukow (active 1884-1916), Moscow
Hallmarked with the maker's mark ‘O. Kurljukow’, 84 zolotnik and two times the Moscow Kokoschnik head (1908-1917) to the right margin of the silver mount
Large boat-shaped crystal glass body with rich cut decoration and silver mounts in the form of a waving bearded Boyan with a gusli
Dimensions: 27 x 28 x 15.5 cm
Very good condition
Large and magnificent crystal bowl in the form of a Kovsh, adorned with a typical representation of the goyan-bard, a figure mentioned in the medieval ‘Tale of Igor’s Campaign’

Since the Middle Ages, the Russian Kovsh served for handing out drinks and usually features a boat shape, as it is presented here. The highly decorative crystal body delights with its beautiful rhombus and star-shaped facets. The edge shows a ragged profile. One narrow side is decorated with a bearded and waving Boyan holding a ’gusli’??, an ancient Russian instrument in the form of a dulcimer. The poet Boyan is a character from the Russian ‘Tale of Igor’s Campaign’ that dealt with an unsuccessful campaign of the Russian prince Igor Svyatoslavich in 1185.

The kovsh shaped bowl is hallmarked with the maker's mark ‘O. Kurljukow ‘, 84 zolotnik and two times the Moscow Kokoschnik head (1908-1917). It is in very good condition, showing only the lightest wear. The dimensions are 27 x 28 x 15.5 cm.

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