Caviar bowl "Old Man with a seine" with silver plating, Zlatoust

The "Old Man with a Seine" caviar bowl is an exquisite miniature dining accessory that combines the decorativeness of a museum exhibit with the functionality of a utilitarian object. The composition of a glass bowl with an openwork silver lid, a figure of a fisherman in a boat, as well as a spoon holder in the form of a beach stylized with algae creates a complete story scene. The base, made of natural agate, imitates the surface of the water and gives the whole structure liveliness and depth. The accessory is designed for aesthetes with a special sense of taste, for those who appreciate rare, unique details in the interior and on the table.

The technique of Zlatoust engraving on metal used in the creation of the composition is known for its refined artistic approach and delicate elaboration of details. With the help of hand engraving, blackening, gilding and silvering, the masters achieve visual volume and contrast, giving the object the effect of antique jewelry. Every detail — from the wriggling fish along the edge of the base to the decorative lid with a pearl on top — is born as a result of the painstaking work of an artist, engraver and jeweler.

Made of glass, brass, wood and natural stone, the caviar bowl attracts attention with its richness of textures and expressive composition. The sculptural figure of an old man thoughtfully examining a fish in his palms is recreated with vivacity and inner mood, reminiscent of an illustration from a Russian fairy tale. The smooth lines of the boat, embossed nets, curved holders and a thin spoon turn the serving of the delicacy into a real gastronomic ritual. Such an object will adequately occupy a place in the home of a collector, a diplomat, a government official or a noble industrialist — someone whose dinners always end with art.