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Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases

Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
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Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases | SKU: 4593

Very unique pair Vases of Niello Russian silver from the Bolshevik Revolution Era – approx 1917. In one vase delicate flower on the center of the vase both sides & in the other vase there are two birds & in the center -The symbol of the communist party –The famous Hammer and sickle

What is niello: The traditions and technology of the ancient applied art of niello (or in Russian - "chern", from the word "black") dates back to the 10th century. Niello is a metallic alloy of copper and silver used as an inlay on engraved metal. It can be used for filling in designs cut into metal, with silver being a particular favorite. These artistic traditions are kept alive at the old Imperial Russian factory Severnaja Chern in the town of Velikiy Ustiug in the Vologda region of Russia. Niello produced at Veliky Ustyug is also known as Kievan Rus niello. To make these elegant works of art, patterns are engraved by hand into silver then filled with a composition of silver and red copper. Heating fuses the alloy which then fills the engraved areas. The surface of the piece is hand polished and the engraving

Measurements:
In Centimeters:
Width: 15.0 Cm, Height: 13.0 Cm , Length: 9.5 Cm
In Inches:
Width: 6 In, Height: 5 In , Length: 4 In

Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases
Silver Art - Pair of Niello Russian Silver Vases

 

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