For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and important antique Imperial Russian Empire hand-chased Silver 84 Box in repousse. Box measures approximately 11 cm x 6.5 cm x 1.5 cm. Weigh is 220.68 grams.
Fully hallmarked for 84 kokoshnik Russian silver standard. Workmaster/ silversmith maker's mark for V. Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for his conquests of the Sumerian city-states in the 24th to 23rd centuries BC. He is sometimes identified as the first person in recorded history to rule over an empire.
Rectangular, the hinged cover repoussé and chased with King / Ruler designs and motifs, the sides with a geometric pattern, gilt interior. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Non-U. The seller is "galleryoff5th" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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