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ITEM#: K-61010

TITLE: FISH PLATTER

TYPE: GZHEL

PRICE: $21.99

Handmade in Russia from fine porcelain. Size: 9.5 inch (length).

An unusual object for the serving table, this platter may be used for many different things: as a dish for little sandwiches or for cheese and meat assortments, for berries or for candy. It will come in handy whenever you want to decorate your holiday table. Gzhel, a type of porcelain decorated with paintings depicting country life in dark blue ink, derives its name from a picturesque Moscow region. Each painting is unique and tells a story, true accounts as well as fairytales, and combines beauty and fantasy in its own unique style. These cobalt blue paintings are made to last forever and are protected by a glaze to ensure their durability. They possess a remarkable ability to attract and entrance people with their unique artwork. All paintings are done individually by hand. In addition to being suitable for a wide variety of everyday uses, Gzhel objects are often used today to decorate homes.