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Cigar Box
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Fabergé’s craftsmen in Moscow became known for their work in the pan-Slavic or neo-Russian taste, hearkening back to 17th-century styles of Russian folk decoration. In this whimsically oversized box for cigars or loose tobacco, Fabergé used the technique to highlight a symbol of imperial royalty, the preening peacock, here rendered in brilliant hues of blue and green enamels.
| Artist / Maker | Feodor Ivanovich Rückert |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1896–1908 |
| Culture / Origin | Russia |
| Medium | Silver gilt, enamel, sapphire set in gold; [reproduction silk tinder cord, gold and moonstone catch] |
| Dimensions | 20.2 x 13.5 x 4.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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