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KOVSH
Kovsh is one of ancient kinds of Russian utensils for liquids. Precious ladles are known according to
testaments of Great Princes of the 14th century. The kovsh, were carved in wood and first ladles from gold and silver were made in Novgorod.
The ladle served for tasting 'medovukha', a light alcohol drink based on fermentated honey.
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In the 17th century ladles were frequently given as an award for merits before Tsar and State, a
decoration including Russian arms - a Double-Headed Eagle - and were inscribed around the rim with the
name and an account of the recipient.
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