Russian Cloisonne Enamel Cigarette Case by Pavel Ovchinnikov
A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1908-1917, the rounded rectangular case enamelled to front and back with a central floral medallion within a floral field, a scrolling lozenge border forming a cartouche, foliate surround, beaded inner border and leaf and bud outer border, all in shades of blue, green, cinnamon, orange and white, 84 standard, marked Pavel Ovchinnikov, 4.02 in. long
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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