A commemorative enamel mug, probably Solvychegodsk, mid 18th century

cylindrical, the blue ground with overall raised silvered copper decoration including a depiction of Catherine the Great enthroned under a baldacchino flanked by two Imperial guards, her cypher of entwined Cs, and stylised palmette and lotus motifs, handle lacking, the silver rim mount London, 1920

Generally good condition, considering its age. As noted in the catalogue description, the handle is lacking. Losses to silvering overall, as evident in the catalogue photo. Losses to enamel at inside of rim and base rim. A most interesting object.
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For comparison, see Sotheby's Geneva, 22 November 1978, lot 117, and G. D. Filimonov, The Armoury Palace Collection, 1884, pl. 156.