A Russian Baroque drinking bowl, gilt interior, of oval form, richly chased and punched with animals from land and sea as well as scrolled ornamentation, raised well with leaf cartouche and Cyrillic text, in the centre two putti holding a flaming heart and engraved 1727, two bird twin handles. Apparently unmarked. First half-18th century. Weight 75 g. H. 3 cm. L. 15.5 cm. Minimal and normal age and use patina, including a few small and light surface scratches and marks.