Russian Silver Tea Caddy. Moscow 1896-1908

An elegant square silver tea caddy, made in Moscow between 1896 and 1908. The surface of the item is decorated with a refined engraving in the oriental style, which was especially popular in the Art Nouveau era. The front side features a graceful female figure in traditional Chinese dress, surrounded by lotus flower patterns and flowing plant lines. The skillful combination of Russian jewelry craftsmanship and Eastern influence gives the tea caddy a unique appearance and artistic value. Hallmarks: The master`s mark with the initials MB (Belousov Maxim Vasilievich), made in Cyrillic, as well as the Moscow assay mark of the period 1896-1908. Dimensions: Height: 13 cm Width: 8 cm Weight: 336 grams Historical information: Belousov Maxim Vasilievich is a famous Moscow master jeweler, owner of a silver workshop, active in the period 1899-1908.