Russian Silver Trompe L'Oeil Caviar Pot
Russian silver Trompe L'oeil caviar pot, Moscow 1899-1908, cylindrical, the sides chased and engraved to imitated a wicker basket draped with a damask cloth tied with a band of twisted rope, the cover with wood grain engraving and a plain handle, gilt interior, maker's mark 'GL' in Cyrillic
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- Damask - Damask is a type of fabric that is characterized by its glossy finish, smooth texture, and intricate designs. The fabric is typically made from a combination of silk and other natural fibers, such as cotton or linen, and is often used to make clothing, upholstery, and other decorative items.
The origins of damask fabric can be traced back to ancient Rome and the Byzantine Empire, where it was used to make clothing and other textiles.
The fabric is made by weaving the fabric in such a way that the design is created by the different reflectivity of the warp and weft threads, rather than by the use of dyed threads. The designs are often floral or geometric patterns and can be very intricate. The effect is a reversible fabric, with a glossy pattern on one side and a matte pattern on the other. - Trompe L'oeil - Literally translated from the French, trompe l'oeil means "to deceive or trick the eye" and describes works whose subjects are presented so realistically that the viewer of the artwork or object believe they are looking at a three-dimensional object.
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- caviar - bowls, dishes and serving sets 29
- Russian
