A decorative Russian porcelain plate by the T. V. Kuznetsov manufactory, decorated with military and Imperial Russian motifs. The central reserve shows a composition with the double-headed eagle, St George slaying the dragon, crossed blue standards and military ribbons.

The red Cyrillic inscription reads “Лейб-гвардии Московский полк”, referring to the Leib-Gvardii Moskovsky Regiment. The lower part of the design includes a cross motif, set within laurel branches and striped military ribbons.

The border is richly decorated with a green band, gilt floral ornament and classical gilt meander bands. The reverse bears a green Kuznetsov factory mark with the Imperial double-headed eagle and Cyrillic inscription “Т. В. Кузнецов”.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Maker:
T. V. Kuznetsov porcelain manufactory.

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century.

Subject:
Leib-Gvardii Moskovsky Regiment / Imperial Russian military commemorative decoration.

Type:
Decorative porcelain plate.

Material:
Porcelain.

Technique:
Transfer-printed polychrome decoration, gilding.

Decoration:
Russian Imperial double-headed eagle, St George, crossed standards, military ribbons, laurel branches, cross motif, green and gilt ornamental border.

Marks:
Green Kuznetsov factory mark with Imperial double-headed eagle and inscription “Т. В. Кузнецов” to reverse.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 20 cm.

Weight:
Not provided.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, surface marks and minor rubbing to the gilding and printed decoration. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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