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Cover for a Pot

Peter Carl Fabergé1914

The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

As Russia entered the First World War, austerity and economy settled into the fabric of life even among wealthy aristocrats and nobility. Not only were precious materials such as gold, silver, and gemstones hard to procure, but such luxury seemed out of place when so many men were dying at the front. Fabergé contributed to the war effort by making shells, casings, and other munitions out of brass and copper. He also made cookware, such as this small covered soup pot, to be sent to the front lines with provisions tucked inside. However, these simple forms only looked affordable. They were still a luxury only the wealthiest families could afford to send to their sons.

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  • Title: Cover for a Pot
  • Creator: Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920)
  • Date Created: 1914
  • Type: Metalwork
  • Rights: CC0
  • External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1966.511.b
  • Medium: copper with brass handles
  • Fun Fact: This lid is the cover for a copper soup pot that was sent to the front lines filled with provisions during the First World War.
  • Department: Decorative Art and Design
  • Culture: Russia, St. Petersburg, 20th century
  • Credit Line: The India Early Minshall Collection
  • Collection: Decorative Arts
  • Accession Number: 1966.511.b
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