Russia
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1 | 1980.24.1 | Samovar | Coffee urn, Russian manufacturer; brass body and fittings; vented pedestal base; long necked spigot, decorative pivot handle; side mounted wood handles, hinged brass fittings; removable top covering, two black enameled wood knobs, vented opening; removable flared top vent, decorative side cuts; top lid, wood knob; interior of urn equipped with central chimney; hinged brass trap in pedestal base; tray; pear shape, raised edge; decorative side handles, copper rivets; three Russian "head" proof marks on lower face, stamped "TBbTYRIG". a. Urn and pedestal base. b. Top cover. c. Top flared vent. d. Top lid. e. Spigot pivot handle. 75 cm around, 51 cm height, 13cm spigot, 16 cm square base | |
2 | 2019-FIC-15A | Cup | Ceramic tea cup made by Lomonosov Farfor Zavod ( "Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) This factory was set up by the Russsian royal family exclusively for its use. The cup has the LFZ mark on the bottom and a building flanked by angels on the exterior. It was hand decorated in St Petersburg, Russia. | |
3 | 2019-FIC-15B | Saucer | Ceramic tea cup saucer made by Lomonosov Farfor Zavod ( "Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) This factory was set up by the Russsian royal family exclusively for its use. The cup has the LFZ mark on the bottom and is docorated with russian writing and design work. It was hand decorated in St Petersburg, Russia. | |
4 | 2019-FIC-16A | Cup | Ceramic tea cup made by the Gzhel company of Russia. This cup is an example of traditional Russian folk art with roots going back to the 14th century. The art of gzhel pottery and design originated from the settlements southeast of Moscow along Gzhelka River. Today this well-known design of blue ornaments on white background is one of Russia's cultural gems. Gzhel evolved from pottery to the famous blue-patterned fine porcelain known for its makers' exquisite taste and excellence in craftsmanship. | |
5 | 2019-FIC-16B | Saucer | Ceramic tea cup saucer made by the Gzhel company of Russia. This cup is an example of traditional Russian folk art with roots going back to the 14th century. The art of gzhel pottery and design originated from the settlements southeast of Moscow along Gzhelka River. Today this well-known design of blue ornaments on white background is one of Russia's cultural gems. Gzhel evolved from pottery to the famous blue-patterned fine porcelain known for its makers' exquisite taste and excellence in craftsmanship. | |
6 | 2019-FIC-17 | Candlestick | Kislovodsk russian porcelain candlestick with golden gild and raised flowers. | |
7 | 2019-FIC-18A | Cutting Board | Hand painted russian lacquered cutting board or wall hanger. Board is decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. | |
8 | 2019-FIC-18B | Tray | Hand painted russian lacquered serving tray. Tray is decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. Four serving dishes and a cutting board are part of the collection. | |
9 | 2019-FIC-18C | Bowl | Hand painted russian lacquered bowl. Bowl is decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. Three other serving dishes, a tray, and a cutting board are part of the collection. | |
10 | 2019-FIC-18D | Bowl | Hand painted russian lacquered bowl. Bowl is decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. Three other serving dishes, a tray, and a cutting board are part of the collection. | |
11 | 2019-FIC-18E | Jar | Hand painted russian lacquered jar with lid. Jar and lid are decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. Three other serving dishes, a tray, and a cutting board are part of the collection. | |
12 | 2019-FIC-18F | Jar | Hand painted russian lacquered jar with lid. Jar and lid are decorated with flowers, leaves, and berries. Three other serving dishes, a tray, and a cutting board are part of the collection. | |
13 | 2019-FIC-19 | Booklet | Russian stamp collecting booklet filled with stamps and pins | |
14 | 2019-FIC-20 | Bowl | Hand painted russian lacquered bowl decorated with gold leaves, red cherries, and a gold interior. | |
15 | 2019-FIC-21 | Watch | Soviet mechanical Molnija watch made in the 1970s to honor those who died during World War II. This watch reads "The Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" and has the hammer and sickle on the front. | |
16 | 2019-FIC-22 | Doll | Hand painted russian lacquered nesting doll. Signed by Dasha and dated 1-17-2003 | |
17 | 2019-FIC-23 | Box | Hand painted russian lacquered box with hinged lid. Lid has a painted lady in a blue dress sitting next to a tree. | |
18 | 2019-FIC-24A | Cup | Ceramic tea cup made by Lomonosov Farfor Zavod ( "Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) This factory was set up by the Russsian royal family exclusively for its use. The cup has the LFZ mark on the bottom and is based on the art of gzhel pottery which originated from the settlements southeast of Moscow along Gzhelka River. Today this well-known design of blue ornaments on white background is one of Russia's cultural gems. Gzhel evolved from pottery to the famous blue-patterned fine porcelain known for its makers' exquisite taste and excellence in craftsmanship. This example features a modern twist on the design incorporating the Kremlin and Saint Isaac's Cathedral. | |
19 | 2019-FIC-24B | Saucer | Ceramic tea cup saucer made by Lomonosov Farfor Zavod ( "Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) This factory was set up by the Russsian royal family exclusively for its use. The cup has the LFZ mark on the bottom and is based on the art of gzhel pottery which originated from the settlements southeast of Moscow along Gzhelka River. Today this well-known design of blue ornaments on white background is one of Russia's cultural gems. Gzhel evolved from pottery to the famous blue-patterned fine porcelain known for its makers' exquisite taste and excellence in craftsmanship. | |
20 | 2019-FIC-25 | Doll, Nesting | Hand painted russian lacquered nesting doll. This example is made up of 6 different sized dolls. | |
21 | 2019-FIC-26 | Box | Hand painted russian lacquered box with hinged lid. Lid has a painted man sitting next to a tree. | |
22 | 2019-FIC-27 | Egg | Hand painted russian egg. The custom of painting eggs follows the legend that Mary Magdalene came to Rome to preach the Gospel, and offered to Emperor Tiberius a red-coloured egg and said, “Christ is risen.” Since then giving painted eggs has become a way of celebrating the Resurrection. In Russian, these painted eggs have a long tradition in icon painting and have become a popular tourist art for purchase. This example is of a women with blush cheeks dressed in white and blue. | |
23 | 2019-FIC-28 | Egg | Hand painted russian egg. The custom of painting eggs follows the legend that Mary Magdalene came to Rome to preach the Gospel, and offered to Emperor Tiberius a red-coloured egg and said, “Christ is risen.” Since then giving painted eggs has become a way of celebrating the Resurrection. In Russian, these painted eggs have a long tradition in icon painting and have become a popular tourist art for purchase. This example is of a women with blush cheeks dressed in white and blue. | |
24 | 2019-FIC-29 | Egg | Hand painted russian egg. The custom of painting eggs follows the legend that Mary Magdalene came to Rome to preach the Gospel, and offered to Emperor Tiberius a red-coloured egg and said, “Christ is risen.” Since then giving painted eggs has become a way of celebrating the Resurrection. In Russian, these painted eggs have a long tradition in icon painting and have become a popular tourist art for purchase. This example follows a more traditional look with fine details of a angel with a candle and a church | |
25 | 2019-FIC-30 | Egg | Hand painted russian egg. The custom of painting eggs follows the legend that Mary Magdalene came to Rome to preach the Gospel, and offered to Emperor Tiberius a red-coloured egg and said, “Christ is risen.” Since then giving painted eggs has become a way of celebrating the Resurrection. In Russian, these painted eggs have a long tradition in icon painting and have become a popular tourist art for purchase. This example replicates a dying style called pysanky. | |
26 | 2019-FIC-31 | Egg | Hand painted russian egg. The custom of painting eggs follows the legend that Mary Magdalene came to Rome to preach the Gospel, and offered to Emperor Tiberius a red-coloured egg and said, “Christ is risen.” Since then giving painted eggs has become a way of celebrating the Resurrection. In Russian, these painted eggs have a long tradition in icon painting and have become a popular tourist art for purchase. This example replicates a dying style called pysanky. |