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ITEM#: K-61009

TITLE: COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER

TYPE: GZHEL

PRICE: $21.99

Made in Russia by Gzhel Designs. Size of cup: 2.8 x 4 inches (7 x 10 cm). Diameter of saucer: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Material: porcelain. Hand-painted by Kazakova.

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.