Silver figurine BREAD AND SALT, for festive occasions. Petersburg. Khlebnikov, 1908–1917

Silver figurine BREAD AND SALT, for festive occasions, possibly for a cork, factory of Ivan Khlebnikov. St. Petersburg, 1908–1917 Presents a full-length figure of a Russian peasant, prepared for the front, for a special, ceremonial meeting with bread and salt. Fine realistic casting conveys all the details of folk fashion and clothing, the habits of Russian life. And, also, it anticipates the atmosphere of the festive ritual. St. Petersburg hallmark 84 silver samples 1908-1917. and the name mark of the KHLEBNIKOV workshop under the double-headed eagle. Height 8.8 cm. Weight: 124 g.