Samovar 1987-94
56.9 x 42.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40636
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A white metal samovar with two wooden handles and tap, decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage. Body of samovar with rural scenes, harvesting and sheaves of wheat on pierced base with four leaf feet, in pine chest with applied metal plaque .
A samovar is a hot water urn, particularly used in Russia but also popular in Western Europe since the nineteenth century. It keeps water hot for making tea and coffee. This particular example was made in the city of Tula, known for its metalwork.Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Boris Yeltsin of the Russian Federation during her State Visit to Russia, 17–20 October 1994.
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56.9 x 42.0 cm (whole object)
45.1 cm (whole object)
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Tula [Russia]